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- Shawmut Race Car in Goodland, Kansas during the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - On June 1, 1909, six cars left New York City in a 4,100-mile race across the continental United States to Seattle. Entrants included two Ford Model Ts, a Stearns, an Acme, a Shawmut, and an Italia. On June 23, one of the Fords arrived in Seattle first. It was later disqualified due to repairs made en route.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Shawmut Race Car in Goodland, Kansas during the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
On June 1, 1909, six cars left New York City in a 4,100-mile race across the continental United States to Seattle. Entrants included two Ford Model Ts, a Stearns, an Acme, a Shawmut, and an Italia. On June 23, one of the Fords arrived in Seattle first. It was later disqualified due to repairs made en route.
- New 1948 Stinson Flying Station Wagon, 1947 - The Stinson Division of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation introduced the Stinson 108 model in 1946. This general aviation airplane was popular, with more than 5,200 units built before production ended in 1950. The model's variants included the utilitarian "Flying Station Wagon," which featured a reinforced floor that accommodated up to 600 pounds of cargo.
- November 01, 1947
- Collections - Artifact
New 1948 Stinson Flying Station Wagon, 1947
The Stinson Division of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation introduced the Stinson 108 model in 1946. This general aviation airplane was popular, with more than 5,200 units built before production ended in 1950. The model's variants included the utilitarian "Flying Station Wagon," which featured a reinforced floor that accommodated up to 600 pounds of cargo.
- Ford Model T Race Cars in Goodland, Kansas during the New York to Seattle Race, 1909 - Ford Motor Company promoted its Model T by entering two cars in a 1909 race from New York to Seattle. It was a demanding contest at a time when roads were nearly nonexistent. After 23 days, the #2 Model T won the race. It was later disqualified on a technicality -- but the little Ford had already made big headlines by then.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Model T Race Cars in Goodland, Kansas during the New York to Seattle Race, 1909
Ford Motor Company promoted its Model T by entering two cars in a 1909 race from New York to Seattle. It was a demanding contest at a time when roads were nearly nonexistent. After 23 days, the #2 Model T won the race. It was later disqualified on a technicality -- but the little Ford had already made big headlines by then.