Locomobile #1 (1908)
Crashed into touring car at finish of 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Make: Locomobile
Year: 1906
Mechanician:
Leonard M. Travis
Horsepower: 90
#1 Locomobile (USA) driven by Joe Florida, 90 HP. Finished 3rd. Crashed into touring car on course at finish. Unofficial third place.
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