Real photo postcard depicting Barney Oldfield seated in the Blitzen Benz racing automobile, dating to circa 1914. The image includes printed captioning within the negative reading “Blitzen Benz” and identifying Oldfield, along with a performance note referencing a mile time in seconds and the 200 horsepower Benz. The postcard has a divided back with AZO-style stamp box, consistent with early 20th century photographic postcard production.

The car is shown in full side profile, its elongated body and exposed mechanical components clearly visible, with “Barney Oldfield” painted near the front and “Blitzen Benz” prominently lettered along the side panel. Oldfield sits at the wheel while a large crowd gathers behind the vehicle, many wearing hats and suits, suggesting a public exhibition or racing event. A canvas tent rises in the background, and several men stand close to the car examining it, adding to the sense of a staged demonstration or record attempt setting.

The lower margin of the image carries the caption noting a mile time of 27 3/5 seconds, reinforcing the car’s reputation for speed. The reverse is blank aside from standard postcard layout text reading “Post Card,” with designated areas for message and address. No handwritten message is present.