Chicago Auto Show - 1920
Concept Cars
A burly Mercury, the Roman mythical god of trade, profit and commerce, as well as the messenger of Zeus, was pictured on the cover 1920 Chicago Auto Show program. Mercury is holding a steering wheel to dramatize that even he finds the automobile a wonderful way to travel. A total of 84 vehicle exhibitors and 163 accessory firms filled the Coliseum, Annex, First Infantry Armory and Greer Building. The National Sextet touring car with a V-12 engine and the Jackson Six were popular vehicles at the 20th annual show.
