International Cup Trophy Won by Frank Kulick Driving a Ford, 1904

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Artifact Overview

Frank Kulick was one of Ford Motor Company's first employees and, for nine years, Ford's top factory racing driver. From 1904 to 1913, Kulick won trophies, admiration and -- most importantly -- publicity by racing Ford-powered cars throughout the United States. A serious crash in 1907 left Kulick with a lifelong limp, but it didn't discourage him from racing.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trophy (Object)

Date Made

1904

Subject Date

08 November 1904

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.0.9.27

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Silver (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 19.5 in
Width: 11 in

Inscriptions

engraved on obverse: INTERNATIONAL CUP / EMPIRE CITY TRACK / YONKERS, N.Y. / NOV. 8, 1904 / FIVE MILES / WON BY / FORD MOTOR CO'S / 20 H.P. FORD / FRANK KULICK / DRIVER / TIME / 4.48 2/5