San Francisco to New York — The $50 Bet That Made History

Описание: Based on a true story.

In 1903, Horatio Nelson Jackson made a $50 bet that he could drive from San Francisco to New York.

With mechanic Sewall Crocker and a Winton automobile, he began a journey across America with no GPS, no reliable highways, and almost no established fuel network.

Along the way, they faced flat tires, broken axles, mechanical problems, getting lost, and fuel shortages. They even picked up a dog named Bud, who became part of their historic journey.

After 63 days on the road, Jackson and Crocker finally reached New York.

A remarkable true story from the early days of the automobile.

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