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After recently posting the article on the 20 horse power York-made Pullman\u2019s win in a 1908 hill climb, I was curious to see what the car looked like.
\nClick here to read about the hill climb.<\/a>
\nThe newspaper article didn\u2019t say if the winning auto was a 1907 or 1908 model. Since the race was in early 1908, I went to a 1907 Pullman catalog in the York County Heritage Trust Library\/Archives.
\nThe factory turned out three 20 horse power models that year. I\u2019m including illustrations below from the catalog of all three models, along with specs and price. Which do you think beat the competitors up the hill?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u201cMODEL E, \u201cYORK PULLMAN\u201d 20 H.P. RUNABOUT.
\nShaft drive. Progressive sliding gear transmission. Three speeds forward and reverse. New and perfect leather face cone clutch with easy engagement springs. Four cylinders. Water cooled. Five passenger. Ninety-two-inch wheel base. 30×3 1\/3 inch tires. Detachable tonneau. Full lamp equipment. Price, $1800.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMODEL E, \u201cYORK PULLMAN\u201d 20 H.P. LIGHT TOURING CAR.
\nShaft drive. Progressive sliding gear transmission. Three speeds forward and reverse. New and perfect leather face cone clutch with easy engagement springs. Four cylinders. Water cooled. Five passenger. Ninety-two-inch wheel base. 30 x 3 1\/2 inch tires. Detachable tonneau. Full lamp equipment. Price $1850.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMODEL E, LIMOUSINE.
\nSuitable for Physicians or Ladies shopping. Same Specifications as Model E. Price $2500.\u201d
\nI think the Runabout looks the fastest. On the other hand, the Touring Car would probably be heavier and might provide more traction when climbing up a hill. The Limousine just looks too refined to be participating in contests of any kind.
\nTo see authentically restored Pullmans visit York County Heritage Trust\u2019s Agricultural and Industrial Museum at 217 West Princess Street, York, PA. Click here for information on the museum.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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