Barney Oldfield and Former Boxing Champion Jim Jeffries in "Blitzen Benz," 1910
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In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year, including the world's land speed record. This photo shows the auto-racing legend behind the wheel with former boxing champion Jim Jeffries.
In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year, including the world's land speed record. This photo shows the auto-racing legend behind the wheel with former boxing champion Jim Jeffries.
Artifact
Photographic postcard
Date Made
1910
Subject Date
1910
Creators
Unknown
Creator Notes
Photographer and location unidentified
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2005.108.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.375 in
Width: 5.375 in
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