Christie #6 (1905 American Elimination Trial)
Unique front-wheel drive engine
Make: Christie
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Nicholas Leichtener
Horsepower: 60
Finish Place: 6- Selected for the American team
Average Speed:
#6 Christie driven by George Robertson, 60 HP. Finished 6th. Selected for American team.
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