Up for auction is a vintage linen-era postcard featuring the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the opening moments of the Indianapolis 500. The colorful image captures the official pace car leading the field of Indianapolis race cars down the famous front straightaway in front of the grandstands filled with spectators.

The front is titled “Indianapolis Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana” and features a photo by F. M. Kirkpatrick. The reverse is unused, published by Standard Sales Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, and printed by Tichnor Bros., Boston, Massachusetts, making it a desirable piece for Indianapolis 500, motorsports, and vintage postcard collectors.

Features:

* Original vintage linen postcard

* Indianapolis Motor Speedway

* Indianapolis 500 race scene

* Pace car leading the field

* Grandstand view

* Photo by F. M. Kirkpatrick

* Published by Standard Sales Company

* Printed by Tichnor Bros., Boston

* Unused postcard

* Standard postcard size

Condition:

Very good vintage condition with bright colors and crisp graphics. Unused with light age-related wear and minor corner/edge wear from storage. Please review all photos carefully for the best representation of the condition.

Found in recent barns, storage units, estates, and anywhere rusty gold hides. Please see all of the photos for condition and measurements. I will combine shipping on multiple orders, so be sure to check out my other items. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you.