FORD NEWS. V-8 IN ECONOMY RUN

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Sensational Record! De Moines, Iowa. Start of ‘Golden Ford V-8 10,000 Mile 10 Day Economy Run’ sponsored by radio station KSO.” Crowd on sidewalk, V-8 at curb, Mr. Hieny of station KSO shaking hands with driver - discussion and views of car along the way, stopping at Phillips 66 stations, changing drivers, etc. “Total Mileage-10,068; 19-6/10 miles per gallon; no oil added between 1,000 mile changes.” [1934]

Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects