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Trophy Won by Fred Frame Driving a Ford V-8, 1933

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Artifact Overview

Ford's flathead V-8 engine, introduced in 1932, found many fans in the world of motorsports. Ford cars were lightweight, amply powered, and affordable -- a perfect combination for racing. Driver Fred Frame won the 1933 Elgin National Road Race with a Ford V-8. He clocked an average race speed of 80.22 mph in the 205-mile event.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trophy (Object)

Date Made

1933

Subject Date

26 August 1933

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.0.9.29

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Britannia metal
Gold (Metal)

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 31.75 in (with lid)

Inscriptions

Engraved on obverse: THE / JOSEPH WEIDENHOFF / TROPHY / FOR AMERICAN CAR / OF 230 CUBIC INCH AND UNDER DISPLACEMENT / DISTANCE - 205 MILES / ELGIN NATIONAL ROAD RACE / WON BY / FORD V-8 / FRED FRAME - DRIVER / 80.22 M.P.H. / AUGUST 26TH 1933 Bottom: HOMAN MFG COMPANY / [anchor hallmark] / MADE IN U.S.A. / SPECIAL / H / METAL / 4164 Sticker on bottom: F106
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