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**Title: Antique c. 1918 Photo Snapshot - Milton MacDonald Custom \"Home Made\" Speedster Race Car**
Up for sale is a fantastic, original early 20th-century automotive photograph capturing theexcitement of early American custom vehicle fabrication and motorsport history.
**Front Imagery:**Features a sharp view of a driver identified as Milton MacDonald in a structured uniform capproudly sitting at the wheel of an open-cockpit, custom-built speedster. The car showcases classicperiod modifications including an exposed steering column, single cowl lamp, a cylindrical fueltank mounted behind the seat, and unique solid disc wheel coverings.
**Reverse Side Provenance & Notations:**The back of the photo features clear handwritten pencil and ink notations providing excellenthistorical context for the piece:- Named Subject: \"Milton MacDonald\" written in blue ink.- Historic Speculation: \"Home made?\" written in pencil, detailing its custom build.- Era Dating: \"c 1918\" written in pencil, firmly placing it in the late Brass Era/WWI period.
**Dimensions:**- Width: 10 inches- Height: 6.5 inches
**Condition & Extras:**The photo sheet is in excellent antique condition with clear front emulsion and deep sepia-toned contrast.The reverse is clean with uniform aging. No heavy folds, rips, or modern staining.
*Bonus:* This purchase **includes the heavy-duty protective archival top-loader sleeve** pictured, ensuring your historic print remains perfectly safe and flat during shipping and storage.
*Item is sold exactly as pictured. Please review both front and back photos closely to inspect thehistorical handwriting before purchasing.*
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