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Daytona Beach March1910 photo of Barney Oldfield & Blitzen Benz Race Car (2pc)

$ 5.01

Availability: 23 in stock
  • Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
  • Features: Historic Photograph
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Region: US - Florida
  • Subject: Automobile
  • Postage Condition: Posted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Theme: Transportation
  • Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    This listing is for 2 postcards connected to the career of famed race car driver Barney Oldfield:
    1. Real photo card captioned "Daytona Beach, Fla--Benz"  Text on rear notes: "We have seen the great Auto racer. This is the Benz car with its driver and owner Barney Oldfield. Greatest ever."  Card is postmarked Daytona Beach, Florida, March 25, 1910, just 9 days after Oldfield set the world speed record of 131.724mph;
    2. Profile postcard captioned "Barney Oldfield, World's Most Famous Race Driver--First Man To Drive An Automobile A Mile A Minute"