1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
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1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
Not sure if they were accurate, but 999 was owned at one time by a woman. And, she was reported to be the fastest woman on earth. In February 1904 the old racer "and it's mate" were reportedly purchased by stage star Leah Russell:
In March, Ms. Russell made the newspapers, as the fastest woman alive:
"The Motor-Car Journal," an English publication:
In March, Ms. Russell made the newspapers, as the fastest woman alive:
"The Motor-Car Journal," an English publication:
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A month later, confirmation that Ms. Russell did indeed own 999:
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Re: 1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
I've heard of "fast" women, but they're usually in a different line of work.
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I wondered about that aspect of the story. In all seriousness, Henry Ford's 999 was still commanding headlines. Barney Oldfield was the first to go under 60 seconds on a one mile track with the racer, then Henry Ford sets the world record mile time, beating the old record by 6 seconds, and then propelling Leah Russell at 68 mph.
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Re: 1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
D**n women. They belong at home doing the laundry, washing clothes, raising the children, and getting supper on the table. What is wrong with her? Next thing you know she will want to vote. A woman's place is in the HOME.
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Hey Dave, you know what they say about "fast" women!
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Re: 1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
There is Leah Pruett's, 334 mph in a 1/4 mile, back in 2018. Yes Tony Stewart your wife to be is fast.
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Re: 1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
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So one of the many times we were at Carlisle for the Chrysler show Leah Pruett (way before she was famous) was there giving rides in her Challenger. Angie got a great ride and a lasting memory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAvXZUjdZKQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAvXZUjdZKQ
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Re: 1904 - the fastest woman alive, and a Ford
Does the 999 exist today?