1935 Miller-Ford Race Car
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Artifact Overview
Harry Miller, one of America's most important racing designers, built this car for Ford Motor Company's effort at the 1935 Indianapolis 500. It has all of Miller's hallmarks -- innovation, craftsmanship, and an almost sculptural presence. All that it lacks is a victory. Miller built ten similar cars, but a hurried production schedule led to mechanical problems and none finished the race.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Racing car
Date Made
1935
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Dearborn, Michigan by Miller-Tucker, Inc. for Ford Motor Company.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
69.137.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Chromium
Technique
Customizing
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.063 in (Bore)
Length: 3.75 in (Stroke)
Height: 41 in
Width: 68 in
Length: 156 in
Weight: 1980 lbs
Inscriptions
On sides, painted in red: V8 (stylized)
On edge of hood: Ford emblem / V8
Specifications
Make & Model: 1935 Miller-Ford (oval track racing)
Maker: Miller-Tucker, Detroit, Michigan
Engine: Ford V-8, L-head valves, 221 cubic inches
Transmission: 2-speed manual
Height: 41 inches
Width: 68 inches
Wheelbase: 100 inches
Overall length: 154.5 inches
Weight: 1980 pounds
Horsepower: 150
Pounds per horsepower: 13.2
Competition History: None. This car never reached Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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