Motorcycle Helmet, circa 1968

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Artifact Overview

Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder wore this BSA motorcycle helmet when racing.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Crash helmet

Date Made

circa 1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.142.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder.

Material

Fiberglass
Plastic
Metal
Cloth

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 12.25 in

Inscriptions

on decal on front of helmet: T.T. / MK.III on visor: PAT / Buco / PEND
Motorcycle Helmet, circa 1968