Vintage Postcard 1952 Daytona Beach Florida Racing Speed Autos Moonlight Drive

Social History: The handwritten message to Miss Lois Snebold, Tarentum, Pennsylvania, provides a thrilling link to early racing history:

"When the tide is high the water covers every bit of this sand and every up on the pair of steps and this is all white sand and I bring Grandpa down here—he loves it."

"Dearest Lois. In a few weeks we will be down watching speed autos race on this sand we mist them 2 years ago. but we rode the race track anyway. We are enjoying our stay beyond words, we love it, the days are short do not get much done so much visiting and lots of cards. I never even got the car washed yet too busy going some where every day - Love from Grandma"

Scene: The scene captures the era when the hard-packed sands of Daytona were open to motorists and served as the birthplace of modern stock car racing.

Postal History: Clear circular date stamp from Daytona Beach, Fla., dated JAN 25, 1952.

Era: Linen Era

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"

Publisher: Southern Card and Novelty Co

Condition: Minor corner wear and edge rubbing consistent with age. The linen texture is well-preserved. There is significant handwriting on the front image, which adds to its unique social history appeal.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.