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Photograph caption dated September 19, 1956 reads, "An exciting exhibition of hill-climbing ability by four-wheel and six-wheel drive trucks was held in Burbank, sponsored by the International Harvester Co. Here a 4 by 4 pickup truck follows a 6 by 6 conventional truck carrying over 8,00 pounds up a 30-degree grade. Over 80 local executives were present to see the unusual demonstration."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
International Harvester Company Automobiles--Off-road operation--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Four-wheel driving--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Truck driving--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Automobiles--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Trucks--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Automobile driving on mountain roads Mountains--California, Southern Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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