Report of Outing Trip Lower California: PB/Good/1927/RARE (see photos)

by Automobile Club of Southern California

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A detailed report complete with maps of a trip down the West Coast of Lower California in 1927. Happy Motoring!! The Report of Outing Bureau Trip Down the West Coast of Lower California January 1927 is a rare, historically significant travel booklet published by the Outing Bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Designed as an early overlanding guide for adventurous motorists, this 10-page document detailed a pioneering scouting expedition down the rugged Baja California Peninsula. It provided structural instructions for drivers attempting to navigate what was then an incredibly remote and untamed wilderness. The primary purpose of the publication was to evaluate the feasibility of long-distance automobile travel into Baja. At a time when modern highways did not exist on the peninsula, the Outing Bureau documented their route to serve as a comprehensive blueprint for other motorists. The original booklet is highly detailed and structured into distinct informational sections: Border & Custom Requirements: Practical information outlining the legal and administrative steps required to clear an automobile across the United States-Mexico border into Baja California. Legal Hunting Guidance: Detailed instructions on how to obtain proper permits and legally hunt on the peninsula, which was a major draw for sportsmen at the time. Route Description: A multi-page narrative of the journey providing specific directional tips, landmarks, and steering cues for navigating the u

• Publisher: Unknown
• Year: 1927
• Condition: Fair

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