"The Vanderbilt Cup: Grant's Own Story," 1911
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Harry Grant raced to two consecutive Vanderbilt Cup victories in 1909 and 1910. In this booklet, Grant explains his driving skills and strategies instrumental in these wins. He also praises the quality of his vehicle -- the "Black Beast" -- built by the American Locomotive Company. The company was also the publisher of this promotional tract.
Harry Grant raced to two consecutive Vanderbilt Cup victories in 1909 and 1910. In this booklet, Grant explains his driving skills and strategies instrumental in these wins. He also praises the quality of his vehicle -- the "Black Beast" -- built by the American Locomotive Company. The company was also the publisher of this promotional tract.
Artifact
Book
Subject Date
1911
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Written by Harry Grant, published by American Locomotive Company, New York, New York
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.184.36
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 5.25 in
Thickness: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front cover: THE / VANDERBILT / CUP / GRANT'S / OWN STORY
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