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1935 Ford-Miller Race Car
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Mon September 25, 2006
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Description:
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This is one of ten special streamlines Ford-Powered races built for the 1935 IIndianapolis 500 race. In 1935, Harry A. Miller, noted designer of racing cars, joined with promoter Preston Tucker in persuading Edsel Ford to return to competition for the first time since before World War I by entering Ford-powered cars in the Indianapolis 500. They formed Miller-Tucker, Inc., and in a period of less than six months built 10 Special race cars, all powered by basically stock Ford flathead V-8 engines turned around in the chassis to accomodate front-wheel drive.
The race cars were unique - the first front-drive vehicles with four-wheel independent suspension ever seen at the Indianapolis Speedway. Unfortunately, however, all 10 cars experienced steering troubles and failed to finish the 1935 race. This was no disgrace to Miller, since the first 12 finishers boasted Miller engines - but the failure soured Henry Ford on racing for many years afterward.
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racecar
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Remarkable Cars
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The Henry Ford Museum
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Ford Flathead V-8, 220.4-cid, 150-hp
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