Car Performance Claim Sparks Mileage Challenge
The writer touts a car that used only one sill of oil or 3200 miles per gallon and notes tire troubles limited to three punctures. The query asks readers if any motor cars match this claim.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
8
Remarkable 350 Dollar Liberty Brush Sets Economy Record
A Brush car driven by Y R Del Valle of Los Angeles led 109 cars across 109 cities covering 100 miles at an average cost of 65 9 10 cents per 100 miles. The winner used 21 16 gallons of gasoline and one pint of oil achieving 48 4 miles per gallon. The average economy across the field was unprecedented with 68 cars under one dollar per 100 miles and six adjustments only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Y. R. del Valle
Los Angeles
California
The Liberty Brush Car Prospects For Business And Pleasure
Record promotes the Liberty Brush automobile highlighting its modern features including side-chain drive expanded brakes pneumatic tires and up-to-date engineering. It claims superior range fuel efficiency and lower maintenance versus a horse drawn carriage, backed by a nationwide network of 45 branches and 1800 dealers and urges readers to admit car ownership as essential for work and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Brush
United States Motor Company
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