 This one wasn't particularly easy. Of all senders four were correct with tha make Mitchell. Daniel Reuben, Bob Brammer and jury members Ariejan Bos and Ian Hayhurst. It's in Calgary (Alberta) Heritage Park's Gasolene Alley Museum. It appears to be an original truck rather than converted later. Indeed, Kimes and Clark report that Mitchell not only started as a wagon and coach builder, but were known to have built trucks and buses (this one has bench seats along each side) between 1905 and 1908. Interstingly three competitors attached the year 1907 to the truck while the musem describes the truck as 1908. Bob Branner was best: "1908 Mitchell Mountain Wagon built for 8 passengers. This is one of only nine ever built. 4 cylinder 3 speed 1 reverse top speed 55 mph. In 1906 Mitchell won 4 endurance competitions to boost sales." (special thanks to Robb Stewart, for quiz information and photos) |
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About Quiz #359 : 1908 Mitchell
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