blitzenbenz
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Barney Oldfield racing the Blitzen Benz at Daytona Beach, Florida from Florida Memory uploaded October 2013
Burman & his "Benz" (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
Burman in car (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
[Race car driver Bob Burman and his "Blitzen Benz"] (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
[Bob Burman, race car driver] (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
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[Bob Burman, race car driver] (LOC)
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Burman in car (LOC)
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synchmaster500 said:
Bob Burman. He set speed marks for the mile in 1911 while driving the Blitzen Benz.
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Robert Carrier said:
Amazing photo.
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Art Siegel said:
that is one monster car
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Jellibat said:
"Burman duly lined up at Daytona Beach on April 23, 1911, this long, wide expanse of coastline providing the perfect venue for high-speed trials. Tapping the car’s full potential, he squeezed out an average 225.65 km/h for the mile with flying start and 228.1 km/h over the kilometre with flying start – a new land-speed record which was to remain unbroken until 1919." www.autospeed.com/cms/A_2745/article.html
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Howard33 said:
It's interesting to see that it is driven by a sprocket chain.
Barney Oldfield racing the Blitzen Benz at Daytona Beach, Florida
from Florida Memory
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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.
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Liliana hollaender said:
Fantastic - photo . Grazie .