In 1977 Gary Hoonsbeen, Minneapolis, purchased Polk County’s first automobile, a 1902 Oldsmobile, and after 5-1/2 years of work, restored it to near original condition. In 1985, he drove it from San Fran to New York in 38 days, averaging 12 MPH

In 1977 Gary Hoonsbeen, of Minneapolis, Minnesota purchased the car from Max Campbell and, after 5-1/2 years of work, restored it to near-original conditions. In his early research on the Curved Dash Oldsmobile for the Club, Gary read a story about the first cross country trips in an automobile, using a 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile.

 Inspired to replicate the trip, Gary began planning. He solicited and received support from both Oldsmobile Division of General Motors and many Oldsmobile dealers along the route. In 1985, Gary drove this 1902 Oldsmobile from San Francisco to New York. He was accompanied by two friends, Roy Bernick in his 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile and Joe Merli in his 1904 Curved Dash. 

https://www.polkcountymuseum.org/history-blog/the-many-miles-travelled-by-polk-countys-first-car

https://docplayer.net/155197555-For-sale-oscar-gary-hoonsbeen-s-1902-curved-dash-oldsmobile.html

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