Barney Oldfield Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BARNEY OLDFIELD
Born: January 29, 1878 in Wauseon, Ohio
Died: October 04, 1946 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California
Biography
Record-setting automobile racer Barney Oldfield (1878-1946) signed this post card while the former daredevil was promoting the Plymouth Motor Corporation's safe-driving campaign. On June 15, 1903 at Indianapolis, the former bicycle racer had become the first man to drive a car one mile in less than one minute. Over the next 15 years, Oldfield achieved fame as he broke other speed records and performed bizarre, dangerous automobile stunts, but he was involved in several fatal accidents to spectators and his mechanic. Ironically, Oldfield became a prominent spokesman for safe driving during the 1930s and 1940s.
1932-Speed-in-the-Gay-Nineties (in person), 1913-Too-Many-Cops (in person), 1941-Back-Street (Other), 1955-Gadgets-Galore (in person), 1941-Blonde-Comet (in person), 1925-The-Speed-Demon (in person), 1939-Sports-Immortals (Other), 1927-The-First-Auto (Performer), 1916-The-Speed-King (in person), 1913-The-Speed-Kings (in person), 1905-Barney-Oldfield,-Making-a-Mile-a-Minute (in person), 1933-Throttle-Pushers (in person), 1924-Young-Oldfield (in person), 1913-Barney-Oldfield's-Race-for-a-Life (in person)
Style
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BARNEY OLDFIELD - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 254698Advertisement features Barney Oldfield at the 1933-1934 Century of Progress Exposition, signed "Barney Oldfield" in blue ink. Includes a facsimile signature "You know me/Barney Oldfield". Captions reference the exposition held in Chicago, attracting over 40 million visitors.Price: $500.00
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BARNEY OLDFIELD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 178357Cardstock signed by pioneer racecar driver Barney Oldfield, displaying the signature "Barney Oldfield" in green ink. Oldfield was known for his record-breaking speed achievements and later became a spokesman for safe driving.
Price: $240.00
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BARNEY OLDFIELD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 176079Business card signed by Barney Oldfield includes a pencil note asking for a case and inner tube, stating, "You know me." Written on the verso of a Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. card, it showcases his signature and brief message.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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BARNEY OLDFIELD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 09/08/1934 - HFSID 171397Post card photograph signed by Barney Oldfield, inscribed with "Hello John/Barney Oldfield." Captured during his promotion of the Plymouth Motor Corporation's safe-driving campaign, this item features historical captions related to Oldfield's racing achievements and the 1934 Chicago exposition.
Price: $1,100.00
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BARNEY OLDFIELD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/31 - HFSID 254870Typed letter signed by Barney Oldfield, dated July 31, discussing his role as MC for the Miss Handicapped America pageant. The letter is written on Broadmoor stationery and highlights Oldfield's connection to racing history and his advocacy for safe driving.
Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
