Ford Model T Race Car. The seller estimates that the engine produces around 150 horsepower. The ford model t was also a strong racer and in 1909 it won the new york cross country race however in 1913 henry ford tried to enter the model driven by frank kullick in the indianapolis 500 only to be turned down since his vehicle was considered lightweight and was told to add to it 1000 pounds.
They are different models model t production ended in 1927 when model a production began. The seller estimates that the engine produces around 150 horsepower. The ford model t was also a strong racer and in 1909 it won the new york cross country race however in 1913 henry ford tried to enter the model driven by frank kullick in the indianapolis 500 only to be turned down since his vehicle was considered lightweight and was told to add to it 1000 pounds.
The flywheel is a native model t part but like everything else it has been modified and lightened.
1910 ford model t race car driven by frank kulick the henry ford. Ford model a 1927 31 the ford model t colloquially known as the tin lizzie leaping lena jitney or flivver is an automobile produced by ford motor company from october 1 1908 to may 26 1927. It appears the model a has a clear lead over the model t as the two pass the camera which makes sense. Here was the foundation that enterprising mechanics could enhance with performance innovations.
