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Phoenix Proving Ground
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View of International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester through the 1970's to test trucks and construction equipment under harsh desert conditions.
1953
International Harvester Company
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Phoenix Proving Ground
1953
Trucks mounting a steep grade in the testing track at International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester through the 1970's to ...
Phoenix Proving Ground
1953
Bird's-eye view of International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester through the 1970's to test trucks and construction equipm...
International Truck Testing at Phoenix Proving Ground
1953
Cacti frame three International semis and a pickup on a test track at International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester throug...
International Truck Testing at Phoenix Proving Ground
1953
International semi trucks mounting a long hill at International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester through the 1970's to test...
Phoenix Proving Ground Truck Testing Headquarters
1953
Headquarters building for truck testing at International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by International Harvester through the 1970's to test trucks...
International Harvester Earthmover at Phoenix Proving Ground
1953
International Harvester 27-75 earthmover being demonstrated in front of a grandstand at International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by Internationa...
