Mercedes #1 (1904)
First car to ever start in the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Make: Mercedes
Year: 1904
Mechanician:
Sam Betty
Horsepower: 60
#1 Mercedes (Germany) driven by Albert Campbell, 60 HP. Finished 5th- Running in Hicksville when race was called. Averaged 35 mph.
The partially completed train crossing is obviously Mineola or Albertson. Staring at the picture it could easily be…