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Drawing, "Supercharger Rotor," Keck V-8 Engine, July 7, 1955

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Artifact Overview

This is one of countless technical drawings produced by Leo Goossen during his 55-year career. Goossen remains one of the most influential engine designers in American auto racing history. Goossen engines, built first with Harry Miller and then with Fred Offenhauser, dominated the Indianapolis 500 from the 1920s into the 1970s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Technical drawing

Date Made

07 July 1955

Subject Date

07 July 1955

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Leo Goossen Drawing Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.142.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gordon Eliot White.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)

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