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Model "999"
In a newly designed car, Ford gave an exhibition on the ice of Lake_Saint_Clair_(North_America), driving 1 mile (1.6 km) in 39.4 seconds, setting a new Land_speed_recordat 91.3 miles per hour (147.0 km/h). Convinced by this success, the race driver Barney_Oldfield, who named this new Ford model "999" in honor of a racing locomotive of the day, took the car around the country, making the Ford brand known throughout the United States. Ford also was one of the early backers of the Indianapolis_500.
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What was Henry Fords first invention?
a car
How did Henry Fords car industry help America?
Henry fords car industry helped America by finding a faster way to travel other than trains and horses.
Where was Henry Fords first car made?
in a shed in his garden
What was Henry fords first car he made?
The first car he made was the Quadricycle. He built it in 1896.
What was the name of the car that made Henry ford famous?
I believe the Model T made Henry Ford famous. It was the first production line car.
What year did Henry Fords car invented?
Henry Ford built his first car the Quadricycle in 1896. The Model T came out in 1908.
What type of engine did Henry fords car have?
If you are referring to the Model T click the link.
What was Henry fords business philosophy to increase sales?
lowering the cost per car
What influenced Henry ford to build the car?
your mom did and that is why he started makeing stupid fords
What was Fords second car?
Henry Ford's second car was the Ford Model B
Who is Henry Ford and why is he famous?
Henry ford is famous for making the car along with the car company ford.
Why was Henry Fords first car built by hand?
The first car he built and sold was the Quadricycle in 1896. He built and sold 4 of them.
