Mercedes X (1905)

Only car to run in Vanderbilt Cup Races without a number.

Make: Mercedes
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Unknown
Horsepower: 120
Finish Place: 18
Average Speed:

#X Mercedes (Germany) driven by Albert Campbell, 120 HP. Finished 18th. "Unlucky" 13th car to start race. Gasoline tank fell off during Lap #2.

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