Meet Marcho Polo of The Motor Age

He was a legend. His exploits in mapping automobile roads in the west and southwest were nothing short of extraordinary. He was also a promoter and chronicled his adventures with articles, presentations and even motion pictures. And he helped lay the foundation for what would become an American icon; Route 66. He was A L Westgard. 

On this episode of 5 Minutes With Jim we meet daring pioneers and take a road trip through time. 

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