A superb and rare photo taken in 1910
showing a Thomas Flyer car.
E.
R. Thomas Motor Company was a manufacturer of
motorized bicycles, motorized tricycles, motorcycles, and automobiles in
Buffalo, New York between 1900 and 1919.
In 1896, Edwin Ross Thomas
(1850 – 1936) of Buffalo, New York began selling gasoline engine kits for
propelling ordinary bicycles. After forming the Thomas Motor Company, he began
selling complete motor-assisted bicycles under the name Thomas Auto-Bi. The
Auto-Bi is generally considered to be the first production motorized bicycle
made in the United States. By 1903, the company was the largest manufacturer of
single-cylinder, air-cooled engines. The Thomas Auto-Bi was later joined by the
Auto-Tri, a three-wheeled motorcycle, and the Auto-Two Tri, a motorcycle that
could hold three riders.
In 1905, the Thomas
Auto-Bi established a new record for a transcontinental crossing of the United
States in 48 days. By 1912, the demand for motorcycles had dropped
significantly, and the Thomas Motor company discontinued all production of
two-wheeled machines.
This is a very nice and very rare non period photo
that reflects a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this
photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10"
(ca. 20 x 26 cm). It makes it perfectly
suitable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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