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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1913
Page
10
The Post seeks the oldest car in Washington and asks owners of vehicles dating back five years or more to send descriptions and car histories. Running cars only. Photographs welcomed. Communications to the Automobile Editor.
Report of a drive to locate the oldest car in use in Washington and nearby areas. Le Roy Mark offers a Blue Hook copy to the oldest in running order, with prizes from the Washington Automobile Dealers Association for the ten oldest cars. Eligible vehicles include electric, gasoline, and steamers, with owners urged to submit motor numbers, purchase location, miles run, and prior ownership details.
Yoraker, son of a notable father and Cincinnati born, made his mark in Washington after moving here for education. He entered the automobile field in April 1912 as manager of the Potomac Motor Car Company handling Marmon cars and Woods electrics. He serves as treasurer and director of the Washington Automobile Dealers Association.
J M Stoddard and George Weaver of Cook and Stoddard attended a Baker electric agents convention in Cleveland where Paul Poiret was noted to design interior decorations for Baker cars. Other notes include new models from Cole and Oldsmobile, electric starters, and advances in six cylinder production, with emphasis on market growth this year.
The blue and black Detroit electric brougham bought last week from Emerson & Orme by Governor-elect Stu art of Virginia will be used in Washington. The car features duplex drive and imported whipcord trim.
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