Mercedes #5 (1904)
Involved in first fatality in the Vanderbilt Cup Races
Make: Mercedes
Year: 1904
Mechanician:
Carl Mensel
Horsepower: 60
#5 Mercedes (Germany) driven by George Arents, Jr., 60 HP. Finished 14th. Overturned in Elmont killing mechanician Carl Mensel during lap 2.
Brian, yes, the names almost match, there definately could be a connection.