Madison Square Garden Automobile Parade 1899

[indyfan22k]

Was it snowing that day or was film quality that bad back then ??

[TigerRocket]

@indyfan22k Probably damage from age. The second half looks better. It's sunny and some men aren't wearing overcoats.

[indyfan22k]

@TigerRocket  Thanks!

[barochial]

I've always wondered whether any of these vehicles still exist. There are a few marques that I recognize that I know of at least one example survives, such as the the Winton, the Toledo steamer or especially the Hertel (there were never many of those around, even in its heyday!)

[madfishmonger]

I love that the police escort are on bicycles. This is amazing footage! Thanks for sharing this. I got into these when I saw "Electric Edwardians" , watch it f you ever get the chance, it's an amazing collection of films like this one around England.

[WankstaProductions]

Wow, amazing footage. At 1:16 and 1:20 I recognize the Riker Electric, because of the closed top and driver in the back top.