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- 1926 Wills Sainte Claire Roadster - The Wills Sainte Claire, built in Marysville, Michigan, from 1921 to 1926, was the brainchild of C. Harold Wills, a principal designer behind Ford's Model T. Though the Wills Sainte Claire was well made, Wills launched his company during a difficult economic recession. He couldn't keep retail prices as low as he hoped, nor build enough cars to be profitable.
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
1926 Wills Sainte Claire Roadster
The Wills Sainte Claire, built in Marysville, Michigan, from 1921 to 1926, was the brainchild of C. Harold Wills, a principal designer behind Ford's Model T. Though the Wills Sainte Claire was well made, Wills launched his company during a difficult economic recession. He couldn't keep retail prices as low as he hoped, nor build enough cars to be profitable.
- 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.