1912 Federal truck, Chicago Evening American Commercial Vehicle Reliability Run
Description:
View of 1912 Federal truck which completed the Commercial Vehicle Reliability Run sponsored by the Chicago Evening American. Sign on side of truck: "Federal Motor Truck Co., mfrs. of one ton trucks" and "Chicago Evening American, 32, Commercial Vehicle Reliability Run." Printed on front: "This Federal truck completed Chicago motor truck run, Chicago to Detroit and back, Aug. 8-17 inclusive, 756 miles with perfect road score, winning cup in 2000 to 3000 pound class." Inset view of trophy cup presented to winners. Handwritten on back: "Motor trucks--Federal, 1912."
