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.
Forget the Black Beast victory.
THIS is the competitive spirit of Long Island at its peak of performance.
Loved every…