Take a look at this demonstration video from 1924 (no sound). What a truly clever looking device! I wonder why we don't see this design out in the wild today?
Armstead Snow Motors from Seeking Michigan on Vimeo.
The original patent application was filed by a Seattle resident in 1920 and can be viewed here.
I've found one rumor that Henry Ford bought up the patents and the buried the project, but I can't in any way substantiate that claim.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
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