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- 1902 Ford Race Car "999" - The Henry Ford Museum
1902 Ford Racer 999 Racecar
Henry Ford, with the help of Thomas Cooper, built this "999" racer to gain public recognition and attract investors to Ford's new company by building the world's fastest racing vehicle.
In 1902 and 1903, the "999", driven by Barney Oldfield, broke several records. In 1904, Ford acheived the publicity he sought by breaking the land speed record on frozen Lake St. Clair, Michigan, with the "999's" sister car, the "Arrow". At 91.4 miles per hour, Ford broke the mile record with a time of 39.4 seconds.
1902 Ford Racer 999 Specifications
- 4-Cylinder in-line F Head engine
- 80 horsepower
- 1,080 cubic inches displacement
Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson
Date: June, 2005
Location: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI
Copyright: 2005 © Douglas Wilkinson - All rights reserved
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