Taken from the Hemmings daily e-mail;
This Day in Automotive History
2/25/1905: "The Tiger of the Andes," Cadillac driven by Jose M. Piquero, is the first car to cross the Andes.
I dont know the Andes that well but I would think this time of year that would not have been a fun trip especially in one of dem dang blasted horseless carriages.
Wait one, this time of the year would be summer down there, wouldn't it?
Ya I just had to get me a quick refresher lesson, they appear to be on the western coast of South America running from the central to the northern part. Not sure where I thought they were. Even today with custom made equipment off road or on roads with modern cars that cant be an easy trip.