Jul 13 2011

VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A 2011 Image of the 1909 Alco Touring Car at the Indy Hall of Fame


In response to my request, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame has graciously provided a current photo of their 1909 Alco 9-60 Touring Car.


A big thanks to Ron McQueeney, the Director/Photography of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for taking the Alco from the Hall of Fame basement and forwarding this wonderful image. Remember to click on the photo to enlarge it:


 


Specifications for the IMS 1909 Alco 9-60 Touring Car


Built By: American Locomotive Company, Providence, Rhode Island

Date of Origin: 1909

Model: 9-60 Touring

Wheelbase: 134 inches

Transmission: 4 Forward/1 reverse

Price New: $6,000

Engine: 4 Cylinder T-Head/Cylinders in Pairs/Non-Detachable Head

Bore: 5.125 "

Stroke: 5.50 "

Displacement: 487 Cubic Inches

Horsepower: 42

Approximate Mileage: 9.14 MPG


Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com and the Internet:


In Search of Alcos: #10 The 1909 Alco 9-60 Touring Car at the Indy Hall of Fame Museum

Trains February 2006 Article "The same people who brought you this ....built this"

Archives: In Search of Alcos

Film "Alco Cars 1908-1913"

Archives: American Locomotive Company

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum






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