Mercedes-Benz race car entered in Indianapolis 500, Muroc, California, 1947
| Description: |
A clipping attached to the back reads: Secret fuel tests and speed runs will be held for this 12 cylinder Mercedes-Benz near Muroc, Cal. The car was puchased by Don Lee, Inc. after having been hidden from the Nazis for seven years. Left to right: Willett Brown, John Edmundson, and Mal Ord. Car is entered in Indianapolis 500 mile race. |
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| Origin: | 1947-03 |
| Created By: |
Acme Photo |
| Source: |
http://indianaalbum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/F1C0A9D3-DE1D-4FD6-B46D-173487132991 |
| Collection: |
Indiana Album |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ |
| Geography: |
Muroc, California, United States |
| Subjects: |
Jon Berg Collection Racing automobiles Indianapolis Speedway Race Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) |
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