Volume 5 , Issue 13

AAA and the Glidden Connection

"At the turn of the century, the automobile was struggling for acceptance. There were no paved highways between cities or maps of existing Automobiles were not dependable for trips of any length; and motoring laws and regulations reflected the general public's attitude that automobiles were toys of the idle rich and should be severely restricted if not totally banned..... Of all the sponsors, however, Charles J.

Glidden, a wealthy New England industrialist and avid automobile supporter, became the most notable when he offered a $2,000 trophy to the AAA to be competed for by the touring cars. This was quite a prize for those days, and it was given great coverage by the press. Subsequently, as Glidden continued this offer, the AAA tours became known as the Glidden Tours.' -- AAA & Glidden Connection   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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