Motorists with Van Dyke truck, 1911 Chicago Reliability Run
Description:
View of motorists with Van Dyke truck no. 37 during the 1911 reliability contest sponsored by the Chicago Motor Club. Several men stand in front of truck; "Van Dyke, price $1,000.00, capacity 1000 lbs., Thompson Motor Sales Co., Detroit, Mich." painted on side of truck. Contestants traveled on routes through Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Stamped on back: "Spooner & Wells, Inc., photographers, 1231 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., telephone North 1745." Handwritten on back: "Tours--Chicago Reliability Run, 1911."
