Favorite this☆ Baker electric "Torpedo" racecar Description: View of Baker electric "Torpedo" racecar. Typed on back: "The Baker electric Torpedo. Mr. Baker helped into position by Henry Ford and Thos. A. Edison for the race at Staten Island. May 30, 1902, before the tragic accident." Details Resource ID: na030011 Subject: Electric automobiles Automobiles, Racing Baker Motor Vehicle Company Photographic prints Date Issued: 1902-05-30 Format: 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in. Member of: National Automotive History Collection Filing Location: Baker Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.