Henry Ford with Ford Model T Race Car at the Finish of the Transcontinental Race, June 1909
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On June 1, 1909, six cars left New York for Seattle in the first American transcontinental race. The winning Model T Number 2 covered 4,106 miles, reaching Seattle in 22 days and 55 minutes. Though the car was later disqualified for an illegal mid-race axle change, Henry Ford (front, in striped overcoat) gained powerful advertising for his Model T.
On June 1, 1909, six cars left New York for Seattle in the first American transcontinental race. The winning Model T Number 2 covered 4,106 miles, reaching Seattle in 22 days and 55 minutes. Though the car was later disqualified for an illegal mid-race axle change, Henry Ford (front, in striped overcoat) gained powerful advertising for his Model T.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
June 1909
Keywords
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)
1909 New York to Seattle Race (Ocean to Ocean Automobile Endurance Contest)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.189.P.5273
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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