1903 Winton Flashcards
1
Q
Automobile cost in 1903
A
$650 to >$6000
average US salary was<$500/year
2
Q
number of cars in US 1900
A
approximately 8000
14 million horses
over 1 million bicycles
3
Q
Winton specs
A
2 cylinder
20 horsepower
Chain drive
2 forward speeds, 1 reverse
speed up to 30mph
approx. 15 mpg
4
Q
First gas station in US
A
St. Louis 1905
5
Q
Winton trip dates
A
May 23 to July 26, 1903
63 days
6
Q
First woman to drive cross country
A
Alice Huyler Ramsey
Maxwell touring car
New York to SF in 59 days
>30 trips 1909 to 1975
7
Q
duration of train trip from SF to NY in 1903
A
3.5 days
