This small bronze plaque from April 6, 1922 was awarded by the Kungliga Automobilklubben (Royal Swedish Automobile Club), established in 1903—Sweden's oldest automobile club. This award was for 4th Prize in a acceleration and hill climb competition ("accelerations och backtävlingen"). Such competitions were popular in the early 20th century, testing both drivers’ skills and the performance of their vehicles.
The front of the plaque features a depiction of a man racing, capturing the exhilarating spirit of early motorsports. Above him, three Swedish crowns—symbolizing the historical provinces of Svealand, Götaland, and Norrland—along with stylized fish and a seagull in flight reflecting Sweden's rich maritime heritage. The inscription “Till C.G. Lundberg PA 'Hupmobile'” is elegantly engraved on the front, identifying the recipient of the award and the celebrated early American automobile he drove to victory.
Dimensions: 3-3/8" x 4-1/2"
Royal Swedish Automobile Club Trophy, 1922
This small bronze plaque from April 6, 1922 was awarded by the Kungliga Automobilklubben (Royal Swedish Automobile Club), established in 1903—Sweden's oldest automobile club. This award was for 4th Prize in a acceleration and hill climb competition ("accelerations och backtävlingen"). Such competitions were popular in the early 20th century, testing both drivers’ skills and the performance of their vehicles.
The front of the plaque features a depiction of a man racing, capturing the exhilarating spirit of early motorsports. Above him, three Swedish crowns—symbolizing the historical provinces of Svealand, Götaland, and Norrland—along with stylized fish and a seagull in flight reflecting Sweden's rich maritime heritage. The inscription “Till C.G. Lundberg PA 'Hupmobile'” is elegantly engraved on the front, identifying the recipient of the award and the celebrated early American automobile he drove to victory.
Dimensions: 3-3/8" x 4-1/2"




