Vanderbilt Cup Race History Recalls America's Classic
A column traces the Vanderbilt Cup's origins from 1904 on American soil to 1908, chronicling early entrants from the United States France Italy and Germany. It notes standout moments including Heath in 1904 and Wagner in 1906, with speeds around 60 miles per hour and dramatic finish scenes.
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America
Europe
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
American Automobile Association
Automobile Club of France
Motor Cups Holding Company
Automobile Club of America
A. R. Pardington
Mr. Vanderbilt
Fred J. Wagner
Pardington
Nassau County
United States
France
Germany
Italy
George Heath
Heath
Panhard
Herbert Lytle
Atlantic
Vanderbilt
Bert Dingley
Fraurely Hemery
Tracy
Lancia
Christie
Fiat
Wagner
Duray
Jenatzy
Joe Tracy
George Robertson
Robertson
Lytle
Isotia
Autumn Cup Race Promises Fast Cars and Large Field
The event will start around 5 a.m. and feature a larger field than ever, including some of the fastest cars and top drivers, aiming to be the most interesting cup race yet run this autumn.
Texas Automobiles Worth Millions
Washington reports Texas bankers estimate the total value of automobiles in the state at 45 million dollars, more than half the combined capital of Texas banks. They peg annual depreciation at 15 million, four times the state’s yearly fire losses, amid warnings of easy bank lending for luxuries.
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Washington
Texas
Remountable rims eyed for Vanderbilt cup races
The remountable rims are expected to play a key role in the Vanderbilt cup and grand prize events along the Motor Park way next month. Dorian remountable rims, praised at Brighton Beach meets, allow tire changes in under 25 seconds and have shown resilience when cars crash or roll, remaining intact and undamaged after impacts.
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Motor Parkway
Brighton Beach Grace
Massachusetts Motor Club Seeks New England State Associations
The Massachusetts state automobile association aims to organize New England motoring clubs into state associations. Leaders have expanded efforts to New Hampshire with promising progress. Plans call for New Hampshire clubs to form a state body affiliating with the American Automobile Association and similar efforts will follow in other New England states to standardize motor laws.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts State Automobile Association
New England
Massachusetts Association
New Hampshire
American Automobile Association
Hupmobile Sets Seattle to Vancouver Road Record
The Hupp motor car company reports Hall Bros. Hupmobile dealers in Vancouver, B C say a Hupmobile set a new official road record from Seattle, Washington to Vancouver. The 168 mile course took 12 hours 12 minutes at an average speed just over eighteen mph through mud and water.
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Hupp Motor Car Company
Hall Bros
Hupmobile
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Wash
Overland Buick Tour Ends in Michigan Crossing Rough Trails
S. S. White of St. Paul finished an overland Buick model 10 trip from St. Paul to Marquette Michigan. He faced rough logging trails, obstacles requiring car lifting, windfalls cut away, and in one case sent the car down a fourteen foot embankment.
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S. S. White
St. Paul
Marquette
Mich
Cadillac forecast for record 1911 output and dealer demand
Cadillac reports 1500 1911 specifications on August 24 with monthly deliveries set at 1200 cars starting September and a total output contracted. Sales Manager E. R. Benson cites nationwide dealer interest and 7000 dealer applications, half from experienced dealers seeking Cadillac franchises.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
Cadillac
Ting
E. R. Benson
Motor car racing not for women says Joan Newton Cuneo
In Good Housekeeping Magazine interview Joan Newton Cuneo states she believes women are unfit for motor racing and would not advise many to take up driving. She recalls losing twenty six pounds during Glidden tours and notes she rested in darkened rooms, contrasting with men’s usually guarded postrace care.
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Good Housekeeping
Joan Newton Cuneo
Truncated OCR Sparks Vague Historical Note
Fragmentary text hints at a personal habit or routine linked to outdoor life and racing. The garbled lines mention girlhood, routines, and training but lack clear subjects, dates, places, or events to confirm a full news item.
Continental Detachable Rim Aims To Ease Tire Troubles
The Continental caoutchoutic company of New York City offers a new rim named Continental Gilbert type that detaches for easier tire changes. It supports clincher quick detachable and Dunlop tires and uses four wedges to remove damaged tires, with local demonstrations available from agents at 1790 Broadway.
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Continental Caourthotic Company
New York City
Continental Caoutchoue Company
Brosdwar
Hupmobile Ad Presents Economy and Specs
Advertisers tout the Hupmobile as the economical, appropriately sized car saving on cost fuel and maintenance. It cites mileage ranges from 20 to 30 miles per gallon and reports low repair expenses with owners praising value. Specifications include a 4 cylinder 20 HP motor, 84 inch wheelbase, 50x3 inch tires, and gear transmission, with detailed ignition and suspension features.
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B. G. Hannum
A. J. Carpenter
W. W. Kelly
F. R. Love
B. L. Marble
CEA Hc
Hyatt
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Harry P. Grant
Alco
Grant
Edward H. Parker
Harronn
Matson
Chalmers
Hupp
Studson
Chicago
Hudson
Indiana Automobile Co
New York Street
Massachusetts Avenue
H. P
Bosch Magneto
A. H. Kibbee
Bosch
Detroit
Hearsey-Willis CO
W. Market St
Selden Patent
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