Motor Matt's Red Flyer; or, On the High Gear Motor Stories Thrilling Adventure Motor Fiction No. 6, April 3, 1909

"Motor Matt's Red Flyer; or, On the High Gear" by Stanley R. Matthews is an early 20th-century action story about the resourceful Motor Matt, who gets mixed up with a quirky theater group and their secretive leader, Legree, while facing off against the deceitful Hank Brisco. Matt's bravery and loyalty are tested as he helps the stranded actors from "Uncle Tom's Cabin," who find themselves in a funny mess with a river and a goofy Uncle Tom, before they are attacked by a bear and rescued by Matt and his buddy Carl in their amazing Red Flier car. As the story builds, the chase for the sneaky Brisco creates suspense and hints at bigger problems coming, keeping readers hooked with a mix of fast-paced action and interesting characters during their wild journey.