Sidney New York Hatfield Speedster Model B Automobile Real Photo Postcard Trade Card

The Hatfield Speedster Model B, produced by the Cortland Cart & Carriage Co. of Sidney, New York, represents an early example of American automobile manufacturing during the burgeoning automotive industry of the 1910s. Originally a maker of horse-drawn vehicles, Cortland transitioned to automobiles, introducing the Hatfield line around 1911. The speedster body style, characterized by its lightweight, open two-seater design, was popular among enthusiasts seeking performance and a sporty appearance in an era of nascent road racing and leisure driving.