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West Side Y. M. C. A. Gets New Car.


Topics:  R.E. Olds

West Side Y. M. C. A. Gets New Car.

The New York Times
February 5, 1911


A new 1911 model car has just been received at the Automobile School of the West Side Young Men's Christian Association.  The machine is a gift of R. E. Olds.  A few weeks ago Mr. Olds visited the Automobile School, and, after a tour of inspection, enthusiastically recommended its methods and aim.  His gift soon followed.  It is well known in the automobile world that he never does things by halves.  In giving the machine he gave a full equipment, even to top, wind shield, and tool chest, and in this lived up to his reputation.  With the new car the Automobile School now has seven up-to-date machines used in ... (article scan cut off)




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