Description
Four letters to Automotive Gear Works of Richmond, Indiana, all ordering specific parts for motor racing cars. Letters are from Dave Frank (Gilmore Oil Company), Roscoe Dunning (legendary race car builder), Fred Offenhauser (automotive engineer of Offenhauser racing engines), and Charles E. Bowes (team owner).
All four letters previously folded, occasional marginalia in pencil, all near fine. All four letters on corporate letterhead, addressed to Automotive Gear Works of Richmond, Indiana.
Provenance: Dr. Harlen Hunter, sold at the Heritage Auctions June 30, 2016 Auto Racing Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction #7146. Includes a signed letter of provenance from Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas.
