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- Winners of the 1933 Indianapolis 500, Driver Louis Meyer and Mechanic Lawson Harris, in #36 Tydol Special - Driver Louis Meyer and riding mechanic Lawson Harris won the Indianapolis 500 in 1933, averaging 104.162 mph. Their Miller-built car was sponsored by Tydol gasoline. It was the second of Meyer's three Indy 500 victories. Meyer is also credited with starting the Indy tradition of drinking milk in Victory Lane -- he downed a glass of buttermilk after his 1936 win.
- 1933
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Winners of the 1933 Indianapolis 500, Driver Louis Meyer and Mechanic Lawson Harris, in #36 Tydol Special
Driver Louis Meyer and riding mechanic Lawson Harris won the Indianapolis 500 in 1933, averaging 104.162 mph. Their Miller-built car was sponsored by Tydol gasoline. It was the second of Meyer's three Indy 500 victories. Meyer is also credited with starting the Indy tradition of drinking milk in Victory Lane -- he downed a glass of buttermilk after his 1936 win.
- Ferrari 512 S Spyder Driven by Ronnie Bucknum and Tony Adamowicz in the 10th Annual 24 Hours of Daytona, January 1971 -
- 29 January 1971-31 January 1971
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Ferrari 512 S Spyder Driven by Ronnie Bucknum and Tony Adamowicz in the 10th Annual 24 Hours of Daytona, January 1971
- Preparing for the Indianapolis 500 at the All American Racers Facility, May 1966 - Photographer Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This photo shows preparations for the 1966 Indianapolis 500 at the All American Racers shop in Santa Ana, California. Joe Leonard finished 9th in the #6 car -- AAR's best Indy 500 finish that year.
- May 01, 1966
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Preparing for the Indianapolis 500 at the All American Racers Facility, May 1966
Photographer Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This photo shows preparations for the 1966 Indianapolis 500 at the All American Racers shop in Santa Ana, California. Joe Leonard finished 9th in the #6 car -- AAR's best Indy 500 finish that year.
- Eagle-Ford Race Car Driven by Joe Leonard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 1966 -
- May 01, 1966
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Eagle-Ford Race Car Driven by Joe Leonard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 1966
- Mechanics Working on Cars at A.J. Huck Super Service Station, 8900 Kercheval, Detroit, Michigan, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 08, 1936
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Mechanics Working on Cars at A.J. Huck Super Service Station, 8900 Kercheval, Detroit, Michigan, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Mechanics Working on Cars at A.J. Huck Super Service Station, 8900 Kercheval, Detroit, Michigan, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 08, 1936
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Mechanics Working on Cars at A.J. Huck Super Service Station, 8900 Kercheval, Detroit, Michigan, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Mechanic Testing Battery at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 23, 1936
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Mechanic Testing Battery at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Mechanic Testing Battery at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- April 23, 1936
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Mechanic Testing Battery at Ford Super Service Station, April 1936
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Red Cross Women's Motor Corps Workers Learn about Auto Maintenance, March 1941 - In 1941, Ford Motor Company provided automobile maintenance classes at its Highland Park facilities for the local Red Cross Volunteer Motor Corps. Instructors trained the volunteers in the mechanical skills they would need to keep their vehicles moving in times of emergency. Along with providing space for training, Ford also donated its 29 millionth Ford vehicle to the humanitarian organization.
- March 13, 1941
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Red Cross Women's Motor Corps Workers Learn about Auto Maintenance, March 1941
In 1941, Ford Motor Company provided automobile maintenance classes at its Highland Park facilities for the local Red Cross Volunteer Motor Corps. Instructors trained the volunteers in the mechanical skills they would need to keep their vehicles moving in times of emergency. Along with providing space for training, Ford also donated its 29 millionth Ford vehicle to the humanitarian organization.
- Mechanic Testing Battery at Ford Service Station, April 1936 - In an internal combustion car, the battery supplied power for starting the engine and operating the engine's electrical ignition system. It also powered lights and accessories, like a radio, when the engine wasn't running. Testing the battery's ability to hold a charge was a part of routine automobile maintenance.
- April 07, 1936
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Mechanic Testing Battery at Ford Service Station, April 1936
In an internal combustion car, the battery supplied power for starting the engine and operating the engine's electrical ignition system. It also powered lights and accessories, like a radio, when the engine wasn't running. Testing the battery's ability to hold a charge was a part of routine automobile maintenance.