Frank Fithen-Armless Auto Speed King 1910 - 1913

[Chris Paulsen]

Hi All,

I am looking for any information on Frank Fithen of Steubenville, Ohio. I have three postcards from 1910 - 1913 showing him in three different cars. He apparently raced bicycles before cars. I would like to put an article together if possible. I am looking for more postcards, vintage news articles, etc. Has there been a modern article written about him? I have not been able to find one.

Thanks,

Chris

[Peter J.Heizmann]

Hi, Chris...hope all is well.

Very interesting questions. Why not tap the resources of our AACA Library & Research Center?

For a nominal fee to cover "actual research" and avoid a lot of conjecture, the AACA Library is your best bet.

We retain a full time staff ready to "research" such inquiries from the archives, of which, are the finest collection within the hobby.

On the Home Page, click on Library for self explanatory directions to submit a Request.

Or,...

kmiller@aacalibrary.org...

Or, 717-534-2082

Guaranteed, should our Library & Research Center retain the info you request, copies of any photos & literature are available for your project.

Regards,

Peter J.

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[1937hd45]

Hi Chris, I have a post card of him, the car had a special steering wheel that allowed him to steer it. If I can find it I'll post it or email it to you.

[Chris Paulsen]

I appreciate the responses.

I have three postcards. One shows him with a 1913 Oakland 6-60, and two different ones with his 45-hp "Miller" car. If you have one different, I'd like a scan or email. That would be great.

Thanks,

Chris