[NutmegCT]

In the June 1959 Motor Trend magazine, there's an article by Bill Carroll describing the coast to coast drive of the "new" 190D. The route isn't completely given.

A few years ago, the drive was repeated: "Old Tech to BlueTec". In the blog that describes that repeat, the authors say "the route of the original drive isn't completely known."

MT's Old-Tech-to-Bluetec Mercedes-Benz Diesel Across America Tour - Leg 1 | Car News Blog at Motor Trend

Does anyone know if the original (not the recent) drive went through Texas? Or does anyone know of someone who might know?

Thanks.
Tom

 

[DrJfrmLA]

The obvious place to start would be Motor Trend. Most publications have a morgue where they keep writers' notes and miscellaneous bits and pieces from the past. They sometimes also have a reference person who can search their archives. If you're very lucky, they have digitized all that stuff and you can search it from their website for yourself.

Good luck--let us know if you find the route.

 

[NutmegCT]

Thanks DrJ. I'll give them a call on Monday.
Tom