1908 New York to Paris Race Book --Thomas Flyer story
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This old original book offered is a scarce account of the very famous 1908 " New York to Paris " automobile race. Subtitled " The Thomas Flyer- Champion Endurance Car of the World ", it is an illustrated history of the race as well as a sales promotion from the E.R. Thomas Motor Co. of Buffalo, NY. Most automobile lovers are familiar with the round-the- world race. In fact in a couple short weeks will be the centennial of the start of the famous 21,000 plus mile, 5 1/2 month journey that started in New York on February 12, 1908 . This monumental race started with six autos, of which only the Thomas Flyer was an American entry. Of course it went on the win the endurance contest/race-- giving the Thomas Co, the U.S.A., and domestic auto makers en masse a tremendous feather -in -the-cap. This car survives still today and resides in the National Automobile Museum In Reno, NV. It is arguably the most famous & valuable auto in the world. T are many articles & some books and films documenting this historic race. Searching the net will bring up many more sources of info regarding this fascinating event should you want to learn more. At the time it was the most famous trial of man & machine until Lindberg's similar conquest the other direction by air nearly two decades later! Also t are re-creations of the event planned this year. Back
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