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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.
- 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
- Service Attendants Gathered Around Tire Alignment Equipment, June 1937 - Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph showing service technicians using wheel alignment equipment. These photographs were reprinted in various Ford publications, including technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- June 29, 1937
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Service Attendants Gathered Around Tire Alignment Equipment, June 1937
Properly aligned wheels reduce tire wear and ensure safer vehicle handling and control. In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company created this photograph showing service technicians using wheel alignment equipment. These photographs were reprinted in various Ford publications, including technical service bulletins, letters and other media sent to dealers and repair shops to instruct mechanics on the equipment's proper use.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.