Description
Ken Brenneman's Henderson powered front wheel drive 1929 Championship Midget Race Car. Featured in "The Mighty Midgets" by Jack C. Fox. Built and raced by Ken Brenneman, founder of Midget racing, from 1929 through 1933. Won the Championship in 1929. The car is believed to have had only four owners and is complete with all the original custom parts. Limited use since older restoration. Restoration correct except for color. Car valued at $50,000+ but as owner is in his 80's the car must be sold now for a greatly reduced price. This is the rarest and most important midget race car in the world.
History
Won the first Midget Championship title in 1929 with Ken Brenneman driving. Ken drove the car to many other wins through 1933. Car is featured in Jack C. Fox's book "The Mighty Midgets". This is the rarest and most important midget race car in the world.
Recent Competition History
Won first Midget Championship title in 1929 with Ken Brenneman driving. Many additional wins from 1929 through 1933 with Ken Brenneman.
Performance Data
Class: Midget
Engine
Engine Builder: Ken Brenneman
Manufacturer: Henderson
Type: 4-cylinder in-line motorcycle
Induction: Winfield model S downdraft
Heads: Henderson - aluminum
Block: Henderson - aluminum
Crankshaft: Henderson
Connecting Rods: Henderson
Camshaft: Henderson
Valves: Henderson
Valve Train: Henderson
Exhaust: Custom 4 into one
Little use since restoration
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Fuel Pump: electric and hand
Fuel Type: gasoline
Oil/Water System
Radiator: None - air cooled
Water Pump: None
Oil Cooler: None
Electrical System
Ignition: Simms mag type C-4
Alternator: None
Battery: Yes
Data Logger: No
Computer: No
Transmission
Manfacturer: None
Clutch to direct drive
Rear End
Manufacturer: Custom using Ford Parts
Type: front wheel drive
Cooler: none
Case: aluminum
Differential: aluminum
Axles: steel
Little use since restoration - no races
Body
Construction: aluminum
Color: Blue
Paint: automotive
Condition: good
Incorrect color
Chassis
Type: spaceframe
Builder: Ken Brenneman
Material: steel tubing
Finish: black paint
Condition: good
Front Suspension: Parallel trailing springs, painted silver, good
Rear Suspension: transverse spring, painted silver, good
