Ford Racer "666," circa 1907
THF114330 / Ford Racer "666," circa 1907
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Artifact Overview
This is one of Henry Ford's least successful race cars. Built in 1907, its six-cylinder engine inspired the car's name, "666." There is no body or suspension, and the combination brake and clutch is controlled by a single lever. Driver Frank Kulick was badly injured when the car crashed at the Michigan State Fairgrounds that fall. "666" never raced again.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1907
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.188.P.27008
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten into linen in back: 27008
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