Deelnemers aan de race Parijs-Amsterdam in hun automobiel, vermoedelijk in de regio Houffalize 1898

This photograph by Delizy, titled “Deelnemers aan de race Parijs-Amsterdam in hun automobiel, vermoedelijk in de regio Houffalize,” captures a moment from the 1898 Paris-Amsterdam race. The image shows a group of men gathered around a horseless carriage, perhaps experiencing a mechanical issue, highlighting the early days of automobile racing and the challenges faced by these pioneers. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a snapshot of a pivotal moment in automotive history.