Replica of the Ford 999 Racing Car
THF190777 / Replica of the Ford 999 Racing Car
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Artifact Overview
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 became 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 Details
Artifact
Model (Representation)
Date Made
1965
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
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
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Henry Ford hired a fearless bicycle racer named Barney Oldfield to drive "999." Although he had never driven a car, Oldfield learned quickly and won his first competition. He went on to become America's first nationally famous racing hero, known for his thrilling exhibition races and the trademark cigar he chewed to protect his teeth in a crash.