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- Piston from "999 Racing Car," 1902 - Henry Ford's "999" race car featured an enormous 1,156-cubic-inch, four-cylinder engine that produced 80 horsepower. Ford worried about driving the car himself, so he hired bicycle racer Barney Oldfield. The fearless Oldfield won many races with "999" and became America's first nationally famous racing driver. The car's success helped Ford promote his next venture: Ford Motor Company.
- 1902
- Collections - Artifact
Piston from "999 Racing Car," 1902
Henry Ford's "999" race car featured an enormous 1,156-cubic-inch, four-cylinder engine that produced 80 horsepower. Ford worried about driving the car himself, so he hired bicycle racer Barney Oldfield. The fearless Oldfield won many races with "999" and became America's first nationally famous racing driver. The car's success helped Ford promote his next venture: Ford Motor Company.
- 1902 Ford "999" Race Car, Built by Henry Ford - Henry Ford hired a fearless bicycle racer named Barney Oldfield to drive "999." Although he had never driven a car, Oldfield learned quickly and won his first competition. He went on to become America's first nationally famous racing hero, known for his thrilling exhibition races and the trademark cigar he chewed to protect his teeth in a crash.
- 1902
- Collections - Artifact
1902 Ford "999" Race Car, Built by Henry Ford
Henry Ford hired a fearless bicycle racer named Barney Oldfield to drive "999." Although he had never driven a car, Oldfield learned quickly and won his first competition. He went on to become America's first nationally famous racing hero, known for his thrilling exhibition races and the trademark cigar he chewed to protect his teeth in a crash.