Thomas Flyer automobile lodged in mud near Twin Springs, Nevada, 1908 New York to Paris Race

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Description

View of motorists attempting to dislodge Thomas Flyer car from muddy road near Twin Springs, Nevada during 1908 New York to Paris Race. Typed on back: "Mud slowed many early motorists in nearly all parts of the U.S. This scene near Twin Springs, Nevada, of the Thomas Flyer in the 1908 New York-to-Paris race is typical of rural travel before the 'Good Roads' movement." Handwritten on back: "Races and racing--New York to Paris, 1908."

Details
Resource ID:
na014448
Subject:
Automobiles
E.R. Thomas Motor Company
New York to Paris Race, 1908
Photographic prints
Date:
1908
Format:
1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
Department:
National Automotive History Collection
Collection:
Lazarnick Collection
Location:
Races and racing--New York to Paris Race, 1908 #2
Copyright:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.