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MISCELLANEOUS
In the hill climbing carnival held in San Francisco (March 28,l909) a 20 HP Model "O" White Steamer made the
fastest time of the day, Climbing the steep one mile grade in l.l2 2-5. This time was scored
In a match race, as the committee paid the White the usual compliment of having the regular events "open for
gasoline cars only"
Three days later, at a hill climb held at Memphis, the Model "O" White again displayed its superb hill climbing
qualities by making the fastest time of the day against a large and representative field of competitors.
(from White Bulletin # 16)
OFFICIAL COMMENTS on the Work of the White Steamers in the Massachusetts Military Maneuvers. By E. W. M.
Bailey, Inspector General of the Blue Army.
"The 3 White Steamers attached to the Hdqtrs. of the Blue Army showed remarkable qualities of endurance. They
were in constant use during the day and night, on sandy, unimproved roads, in wet and dry weather, and no matter at
what time they were called upon or where they were to go, they were always ready. Their endurance and speed made
it possible for the Commanding General to be continually in touch with all the elements of his command and
demonstrated their usefulness for military purposes"
(from White Bulletin #16)
Pittsburgh, Pa. Oct. 1st, 1904 The White won 3 first prizes out of 4 races entered. 1st, a 2 mile race for all cars up to
24 horse power with road equipment. In this race the Whit defeated 4 24HP and 1 15HP cars. 2nd, a cupid 2 mile race
contesting with cars all of which
had 24 HP or over. 3rd, a two mile race for cars up to l6HP with
road equipment.
(from 1905 White steam car catalog)
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MODEL "M" AND "O" WHITE STEAM CARS:
MODEL "M"
MODEL " O"
40 HP
20 HP
Diameter of high-pressure cylinder
3 in.
2
½
in.
Diameter of low-pressure cy1inder
5 in.
3
½
in.
Stroke
4
½
in.
3 in.
Internal diameter of Generator tubing
½
in.
½
in.
Wheel-base
122 in.
104 in.
Front tires
36x5 in
32x3
½
in.
Rear tires
36x5 in
32x3
½
in.
Front springs
44 in.
37 in.
Rear springs
56 in.
45 in.
Gasoline tank capacity
22 gal.
15 gal.
Water tank capacity
18 gal.
13 gal.
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IT IS A SOURCE OF MUCH PRIDE both to the manufacturers and to the owners of White Steam Cars that the
President of the United States uses a car of this make. Several months before his inauguration, Mr. Taft purchased a
seven-passenger, forty horsepower White Steam Car, and this machine he has used exclusively since that time. The
fact that there are other automobi1es availab1e for his use serves only to emphasize his marked preference for the
White. While in Washington, the President uses his White car daily in going about the city, and whi1e he was
spending his vacation at Beverly, a long ride out into the country in the White was a part of his daily routine. In
addition to the President’s personal car, two White Steamers were used during his stay at Beverly by the secret service
officials in the discharge of their highly important duties.
(From The White Bulletin, October, 1909)
