Mercedes #16 (1909)
Tied for highest finish for a Mercedes in the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Make: Mercedes
Year: 1909
Mechanician: Robert Gibson
Horsepower:
Finish Place: 4
Average Speed:
#16 Mercedes (Germany) driven by Spencer Wishart. Finished 4th. Running in 17th lap when race was called.
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https://halfpuddinghalfsauce.blogspot.com/2012/07/south-gate-lodge-at-deepdale.html