1907 Ford "666" Race Car, Driven by Frank Kulick
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This is one of Henry Ford's least successful race cars. Built in 1907, it used a six-cylinder engine from the Ford Model K passenger car, and Henry called it "666." Ford built the car to break the existing record of 51-3/5 seconds for one lap of a one-mile track. However, a right rear tire failed at the Michigan State Fairgrounds and "666" took driver Frank Kulick through the wall surrounding the track. Kulick walked with a limp for the rest of his life, and "666" never raced again.
This is one of Henry Ford's least successful race cars. Built in 1907, it used a six-cylinder engine from the Ford Model K passenger car, and Henry called it "666." Ford built the car to break the existing record of 51-3/5 seconds for one lap of a one-mile track. However, a right rear tire failed at the Michigan State Fairgrounds and "666" took driver Frank Kulick through the wall surrounding the track. Kulick walked with a limp for the rest of his life, and "666" never raced again.
Artifact
Racing car
Date Made
1907
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.4722
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Leather
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 49.5 in
Width: 60 in
Length: 133 in
Wheelbase: 92 in
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