Pope-Toledo #12 (1905 American Elimination Trial)
Despite 9th place finish, selected for the American Team
Make: Pope-Toledo
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Jack Tattersall
Horsepower: 60
Finish Place: 9 Selected for the American team
Average Speed:
#12 Pope-Toledo driven by Herb Lytle, 60 HP. Finished 9th. Broke universal joint on North Hempstead Turnpike. Selected for American team.
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