Thomas #8 (1905 American Elimination Trial)

Make: Thomas
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Fred Grant
Horsepower: 60
Finish Place: 5 Not selected to the American Team
Average Speed:

#8 Thomas driven by Montague Roberts, 60 HP. Finished 5th. Averaged 45.4 mph. Not selected for American team.

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