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Vintage Auto Racing & Sports Memorabilia Auction

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 394

Indianapolis 500 Vintage Press Photo Lot; Shaw, Harroun & Meyer

Estimate: $80 - $200

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$0 $5
$200 $10
$500 $50
$2,500 $100
$5,000 $500

Three black-and-white photographs related to auto racing. The first photograph is of an Indy 500 winning car and is signed with the caption "Lou Meyer, Indy 500 Winner, 1928-33-36." The second depicts Wilbur Shaw receiving a celebratory kiss alongside the Indianapolis 500 trophy. It includes a stamped photo agency mark on the back (Sound Photo May 31, 1939). The third image features two racing figures in a Stoddard-Dayton vehicle with caption details and stamped date of May 26, 1966, on the reverse. | Please see photos for additional details. | Dimensions of Framed Photo: 10 x 8 x .25 in | Weight of Lot: 1 lb |

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.