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"Blitzen Benz"
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Several men are standing around a white car, with one leaning on the back end. A panel near the front of the car is open, exposing part of the engine. A European heraldic symbol is on the side of the car. The car is a 1909 Blitzen Benz, the driver of the car was Bob Burman. The car raced in the 1911 Indy 500.
1911
Taylor, J. Robert
Publication Information
| Creator | Taylor, J. Robert |
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| Date Created | 1911 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930 |
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| Call Number | PH 2677 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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