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- 1901 Ford "Sweepstakes" Race Car - This is Henry Ford's first race car. After his first auto company failed, Ford turned to racing to restore his reputation. He raced "Sweepstakes" against Alexander Winton on October 10, 1901, and, to everyone's surprise, the novice Ford beat the established Winton. The victory and resulting publicity encouraged financiers to back Ford's second firm.
- 1901
- Collections - Artifact
1901 Ford "Sweepstakes" Race Car
This is Henry Ford's first race car. After his first auto company failed, Ford turned to racing to restore his reputation. He raced "Sweepstakes" against Alexander Winton on October 10, 1901, and, to everyone's surprise, the novice Ford beat the established Winton. The victory and resulting publicity encouraged financiers to back Ford's second firm.
- Notebook, Electrical Schematics and Drawings, 1906-1927 - Ed Huff was a self-taught electrical engineer of uncommon abilities. He worked with Henry Ford on the design and building of Ford's earliest cars including the Quadricycle and the race car Sweepstakes. Huff was instrumental in designing the electrical system of the Model T as well as other electrical components of Ford cars and trucks. This notebook is a collection of electrical component schematics and concept drawings by Huff that he collected and used for reference purposes until his death in 1933.
- 1906-1927
- Collections - Artifact
Notebook, Electrical Schematics and Drawings, 1906-1927
Ed Huff was a self-taught electrical engineer of uncommon abilities. He worked with Henry Ford on the design and building of Ford's earliest cars including the Quadricycle and the race car Sweepstakes. Huff was instrumental in designing the electrical system of the Model T as well as other electrical components of Ford cars and trucks. This notebook is a collection of electrical component schematics and concept drawings by Huff that he collected and used for reference purposes until his death in 1933.
- 1902 Ford "999" Race Car, Built by Henry Ford - Henry Ford hired a fearless bicycle racer named Barney Oldfield to drive "999." Although he had never driven a car, Oldfield learned quickly and won his first competition. He went on to become America's first nationally famous racing hero, known for his thrilling exhibition races and the trademark cigar he chewed to protect his teeth in a crash.
- 1902
- Collections - Artifact
1902 Ford "999" Race Car, Built by Henry Ford
Henry Ford hired a fearless bicycle racer named Barney Oldfield to drive "999." Although he had never driven a car, Oldfield learned quickly and won his first competition. He went on to become America's first nationally famous racing hero, known for his thrilling exhibition races and the trademark cigar he chewed to protect his teeth in a crash.