San Fernando Valley (San Fernando Valley, CA)

Jason wrote on February 17, 2016 at 1:53 pm
Hi.

I was curious if anyone knew of some info or magazine articles that discussed the “frugality runs” that occurred in the late 50s I presume. Specifically, I’m interested in the one that was won by a volvo 444 car where they got 54.9 mpg!

Any information would be very, very helpful.

Sincerely, Jason.
WilkmanRacing wrote on March 14, 2016 at 2:07 am
Jason, the FCCA held quite a number of Frugality Runs during the 1950s and 1960s. To provide you with information on this particular car, I’d need to know more information. Like, who was the driver/navigator, when did the event take place (year of event at least), and where did the event take place. The FCCA had chapters in many states and regions, so nailing this one down would require a bit more on which to go. Were you related or did you know the driver of the Volvo?

Sorry for the late reply. Work related stuff often gets in the way of my fun! ;o/

Bill Wilkman
FCCA Historian

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