Edsel Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster Automobile, Photographed at Greenfield Village, September 1934

Summary

Edsel Ford commissioned several special automobiles from Ford Motor Company for his personal use. Each one spoke to his talents and tastes. Mr. Ford collaborated with designer Bob Gregorie to create this speedster based on the company's Model 40. Its sleek profile, custom aluminum body, and flathead V-8 engine anticipated the hot rods that soon appeared on southern California streets.

Edsel Ford commissioned several special automobiles from Ford Motor Company for his personal use. Each one spoke to his talents and tastes. Mr. Ford collaborated with designer Bob Gregorie to create this speedster based on the company's Model 40. Its sleek profile, custom aluminum body, and flathead V-8 engine anticipated the hot rods that soon appeared on southern California streets.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

26 September 1934

Subject Date

26 September 1934

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.188.11208

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: 4.5 in

Width: 6.25 in

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