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- Replica of the Ford 999 Racing Car - 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.
- 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Replica of the Ford 999 Racing Car
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.