Trivia and Tidbits

From Lone Star T's Members and various newsletters.

Firsts

Race

The first official motor vehicle race in which any contestant finished was held in 1895 in Chicago. The winner was Frank Duryea in a Duryea Motor Wagon. He averaged 7-1/4 miles per hour over a 55-mile course.

Gas Gauge

The first gas gauge appeared on cars in 1922.

Free Road Maps

Free road maps were first offered by Gulf Oil in 1913.

Used Car Dealership

The first used-car dealership opened in 1902 in New York City.

National Automobile Show

The first National Automobile show was held in 1900 in New York's Madison Square Gardens.

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