1925 Frontenac Ford - Model ‘T’ Ford “Special” Racer
Engine:
Ford T - 4 cylinder in-line 3- 7/8” bore diameter/200.5 cu. in.
Horsepower: approx. 100hp @3300rpm
Dual Stromberg 97 carburetors
Frontenac dual carb. intake manifold
Frontenac ‘R’ twin plug high compression head
Frontenac camshaft
Distributor: Nissan truck – twin plug
Electric fuel pump with a 12 volt battery
Gearbox: Modified stock Ford (no reverse)
Suspension: Frame front & rear modified Ford ‘T’ leaf springs
Axles: Front & Rear – Ford ‘T’
Brakes: Front – None Rear – Rocky Mountain mechanical
Wheels: Wire
Fronts: 4 ½” x 19”
Rears: 5 ½” x 19”
Tires: Blockley - racing
Fronts: 5.00 x 19 Tread width: 3-3/4”
Rears: 5.50 x/6.00 x 19 Tread width: 4-1/4”
Rear End : Ruckstell two-speed differential
Shocks: Mechanical friction
Body: “Special” Monoposto – Pale yellow (Car # 3)
Fuel Cell: 10 gal.
Seat: Black leather (bolstered)
Cowling: Ford radiator with ‘moto meter’ temperature gauge cap
History
This car was assembled/fabricated by Los Angeles area racer ‘Doc’ Pruden
immediately after WWII. It competed in races and hillclimbs in the southern
California area for several years and was eventually retired.
It was purchased by Bill Cammarano of Tacoma, Washington in the mid 1990’s
and was prepared for vintage racing. It was next purchased by Terry Larson &
Joan Lawson, also of Tacoma in 1998. Further vintage racing preparations and
improvements were made by Dennison International Motorsports.
Since the completion of the above preparation/restoration improvements the car
has competed in 12 General Racing events at the Monterey and Wine Country
Classic Historic Auto Races. It regularly beats all competitors with two wheel
brakes and many with four (wheel brakes).
It has been routinely maintained by Dennison International Motorsports and its
most recent successful event was the 2011 Monterey Motorsports Reunion.