Horace M. Huffman, Jr. and Benson Ford with the One Millionth Huffman Bicycle, 1947
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Huffman Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio, built its one millionth bicycle in 1947. The bike, plated in 14-karat gold to commemorate the milestone, featured a motorcycle-inspired faux fuel tank and a fender-mounted headlight. Company executive Horace M. Huffman, Jr., presented the special bicycle to Benson Ford, who accepted it on behalf of The Henry Ford.
Huffman Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio, built its one millionth bicycle in 1947. The bike, plated in 14-karat gold to commemorate the milestone, featured a motorcycle-inspired faux fuel tank and a fender-mounted headlight. Company executive Horace M. Huffman, Jr., presented the special bicycle to Benson Ford, who accepted it on behalf of The Henry Ford.
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Subject Date
1947
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.N.B.43345
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 4 in
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