Frank E. Fithen "The Armless Auto Speed KIng"

Printed Photo Postcard. Fithen shown standing in front of his car. The specially-made steering wheel is in evidence with four large perforations for Fithen to control the car with his uneven sized stumps. Verso contains bio of Fithen explaining how he lost his arms at age 9 in a train accident. He states his top speed is 58 miles per hour-- pretty fast for 1915.

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