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.
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