blitzenbenz

5 photos tagged blitzenbenz, from 2 members of Flickr Commons.

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2013

 

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Burman & his "Benz" (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

[Bob Burman, race car driver] (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

  • 32 older comments, and then…
  • teschmidt72 said:
    Bob Burman professional race driver 1909 era
  • Steve Garfield said:
    This is great! Reminds me of Alec Baldwin.

    Bob Burman and Alec Baldwin

    flickr.com/photos/stevegarfield/2199030247/
  • robert holmgren said:
    What, no protective leather helmet?
  • Mark in NOVA said:
    More Tobey McGuire than Alec Baldwin.
  • M T said:
    ahaa.. i love this =)

Barney Oldfield racing the Blitzen Benz at Daytona Beach, Florida

from Florida Memory

  • Florida Memory said:
    The Blitzen was built in France specifically to challenge the Stanley Steamer driven by Fred Marriott. This car with a 1,300 cubic inch engine boasting 8 inch pistons was difficult to drive and Victor Henery was unable to control the car to beat Marriott. It was later purchased by Ernest Moross for $14,000 and brought to Daytona Beach. On March 16, 1910, Barney Oldfield flew through the Measured Mile time traps for a new world record of 131.72 mph.
  • Liliana hollaender said:
    Fantastic - photo . Grazie .