Man With Progress Motorcycle Field Scene 1904 Real Photo Postcard
The postcard from March 1904 captures a gentleman with an early "Progress" motorcycle, a brand manufactured by the Progress Motorfahrzeug-Fabrik based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Founded in the late 19th century, Progress was an important pioneer in the German motorcycle industry, known for producing sturdy models equipped with both single-cylinder and V-twin engines in the nascent years of motorized transport.
The early 1900s represented a pivotal era for motorcycle development, as manufacturers rapidly adapted internal combustion engines to bicycle frames, laying the groundwork for modern motorcycling. These machines were at the forefront of personal mobility, offering a novel blend of speed and independence, and served as both practical transportation and a symbol of technological progress and individual prowess for their owners.
The early 1900s represented a pivotal era for motorcycle development, as manufacturers rapidly adapted internal combustion engines to bicycle frames, laying the groundwork for modern motorcycling. These machines were at the forefront of personal mobility, offering a novel blend of speed and independence, and served as both practical transportation and a symbol of technological progress and individual prowess for their owners.
