Mercedes #5 (1908)
Owned by William K.Vanderbilt, Jr.-Reportedly same Mercedes that broke the one-mile land speed record in 1904
Make: Mercedes
Year: 1903
Mechanician:
Pfeiffer
Horsepower: 90
#5 Mercedes (Germany) driven by William Luttgen. 90 HP. Finished 4th. Car owned by William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Running in last lap when race was called.
Forget the Black Beast victory.
THIS is the competitive spirit of Long Island at its peak of performance.
Loved every…