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- Autocar Type VIII Tonneau Crossing a Stream, 1903 - In the 1800s, horses carried Americans to places railroads and waterways did not go. The arrival of the automobile in the early 1900s brought a promise for something new -- if not better. Though the earliest cars were only accessible to the wealthy, these well-dressed women crossing a rocky stream with their chauffeur foreshadow an imminent shift in American transportation.
- 1903
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Autocar Type VIII Tonneau Crossing a Stream, 1903
In the 1800s, horses carried Americans to places railroads and waterways did not go. The arrival of the automobile in the early 1900s brought a promise for something new -- if not better. Though the earliest cars were only accessible to the wealthy, these well-dressed women crossing a rocky stream with their chauffeur foreshadow an imminent shift in American transportation.
- Autocar Type XX Victoria Convertible Automobile Used as a Taxicab, 1909 - Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 1909
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Autocar Type XX Victoria Convertible Automobile Used as a Taxicab, 1909
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Autocar Type XX Victoria Automobile, 1909 - Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 1909
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Autocar Type XX Victoria Automobile, 1909
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Assembly Room at the Autocar Company, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, 1901-1912 - The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved east to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to commercial trucks. Company co-founder Louis S. Clarke is credited with designing the first American spark plugs. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 1901-1912
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Assembly Room at the Autocar Company, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, 1901-1912
The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved east to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to commercial trucks. Company co-founder Louis S. Clarke is credited with designing the first American spark plugs. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Autocar Type XX Victoria Automobile Used as a Taxicab, 1909 - Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Autocar Type XX Victoria Automobile Used as a Taxicab, 1909
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Autocar Type XX Victoria Convertible Automobile, 1909 - Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Autocar Type XX Victoria Convertible Automobile, 1909
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Album, "Autocar Photograph Bulletins," 1941 - The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it switched to commercial trucks. During World War II Autocar built approximately 50,000 motor vehicles for military use, including armored half-track vehicles. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 01 January 1941 - 31 December 1941
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Album, "Autocar Photograph Bulletins," 1941
The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it switched to commercial trucks. During World War II Autocar built approximately 50,000 motor vehicles for military use, including armored half-track vehicles. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Autocar Exhibit at Madison Square, New York, circa 1904 - The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved east to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to commercial trucks. Company co-founder Louis S. Clarke is credited with designing the first American spark plugs. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- circa 1904
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Autocar Exhibit at Madison Square, New York, circa 1904
The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved east to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to commercial trucks. Company co-founder Louis S. Clarke is credited with designing the first American spark plugs. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Album, "Autocar Photograph Bulletins," 1945 - The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it switched to commercial trucks. During World War II Autocar built approximately 50,000 motor vehicles for military use, including armored half-track vehicles. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 01 January 1945 - 31 December 1945
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Album, "Autocar Photograph Bulletins," 1945
The Autocar Company was formed in Pittsburgh in 1897, but it soon moved to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The firm built automobiles until 1911, when it switched to commercial trucks. During World War II Autocar built approximately 50,000 motor vehicles for military use, including armored half-track vehicles. Autocar became a part of White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- Autocar Type XX Victoria Automobiles, 1909 - Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Autocar Type XX Victoria Automobiles, 1909
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1897, the Autocar Company built automobiles until 1911, when it changed over to building heavy-duty trucks. Autocar's Type XX automobile was suitable for commercial use in taxicab service. This example is seen outfitted as a taxi in 1909. Autocar was acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1953.