Replica of the Ford 999 Racing Car

Summary

After building the massive "999" Henry Ford was reluctant to drive it, so he hired fearless bicycle racer Barney Oldfield. Oldfield won many races with "999" and went on to become America's first nationally famous racing driver. The car's success helped Ford promote his next venture: Ford Motor Company. This replica of "999" was built for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.

After building the massive "999" Henry Ford was reluctant to drive it, so he hired fearless bicycle racer Barney Oldfield. Oldfield won many races with "999" and went on to become America's first nationally famous racing driver. The car's success helped Ford promote his next venture: Ford Motor Company. This replica of "999" was built for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.

Artifact

Model (Representation)

Date Made

1965

 On Exhibit

On Loan - Fuji Motorsport Museum (Oyama, Japan)

Object ID

65.111.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Andrew L. Hotton.

Material

Metal
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 48 in

Width: 65 in

Length: 147 in

1902 Ford "999" Race Car, Built by Henry Ford

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