Barney Oldfield's involvement w/Henry Ford and Interesting Barnstorming Information

[t-head]

These two photos from The Henry Ford Museum are part of a very interesting post about him and early racing that we have up on The Old Motor. The photo below is signed by him and was sent to Henry Ford.

We also have many other interesting photos and a video all about airplane barnstorming which paralleled non-sanctioned auto racing at the time.

 

[Torchie]

My favorite Oldfields qoute "Henry Ford and I made each other. Only I did a better job of it than he did"
Looks like he may be driving the 999 Racer in the top picture.