Cabled from Los Angeles, Cal.: Dexter and Crozicr, I,td., Auckland, Cadillac motor car agents,'—Cadillac, to-day made greatest miloago ever mado by an American cur in a 24-hour raec, beating former world's records by 195 miles. Covered 1448 miles, an average of 60 1-3 miles an hour for 24 hours of continual running. Second to, and only 43 miles behind, special built 7000 dollars Fiat racing ear. v Although the race was a free-for-all, the Cadillac entered was a strictly stock chassis to tho very smallest detail. Never missed a shot,_ or made a mechanical repair. Lost 31 minutes changing tires, changing crows, replonisliing fuel, and replacing broken lamp. Car at end of raeo in perfect condition. Ten starters, fivo finished. Cadillac 229 miles ahead of nearest following competitor, and 334 miles ahead world's record for 30-horso power cars. This proves the Cadillac beyond all doubt tho American long-distance champion.Don Lee. Pacific Coast agouti
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14688, 24 May 1911, Page 8
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