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Wisconsin's First Coupe

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Automobile alleged to be the first coupe built in Wisconsin. The vehicle was built by Gus Wilkie of Sheboygan from the body of a carriage and the chassis from a one-cylinder Thomas B. Jeffery Co., Rambler.

Date Created:
1905

Publication Information

Date Created
1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(W6)25050

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ADY
Legacy ID
WHi 40865

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