Rickenbacker Six Convertible 1923 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Indy 500 photo photo

Description

This photograph shows the
Rickenbacker Six convertible Pace car
. In 1923 the impressive Rickenbacker was used as the Pace car for the legendary Indy 500!
Rickenbacker Motor Company
was a US automobile manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan from 1922 until 1927.
The company was established by Eddie Rickenbacker (1890–1973), America's leading fighter ace during World War I. He used his World War I 94th Fighter Squadron emblem depicting a top hat inside a ring. The emblems were located both on the front and the back of the cars.
Rickenbacker Motor Company made sporting coupés, touring cars, sedans, and roadsters. Four wheel inside brakes were introduced in 1923. Rickenbacker made an unsuccessful attempt to merge with Peerless around 1924.
The photograph that the winner of this auction will receive is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, it has a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm).
It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
(Note: A. Herl, Inc. does not appear on photo, for ebay purposes only)
No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
First come - first served. And you can always contact us for your requests. Please ask any questions before the auction ends.