Locomobile #5 (1905- American Elimination Trial)

Finished second in the American Elimination Trial

Make: Locomobile
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Al Poole
Horsepower: 90
Finish Place: 2 Selected for the American team
Average Speed: 55.8

#5 Locomobile driven by Joe Tracy, 90 HP. Finished 2nd. Averaged 55.8 mph. Selected for American team.

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