Pope-Toledo #2 (1905 American Elimination Trial)
Winner of the 1905 American Elimination Trial averaging 56.2 mph.
Make: Pope-Toledo
Year: 1905
Mechanician: Tony Nichols
Horsepower: 60
Finish Place: 1- Selected for the American Team
Average Speed: 56.2
#2 Pope-Toledo driven by Bert Dingley, 60 HP. Finished 1st. Averaged 56.2 mph. Selected for American team.
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