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Programme Cover - Palm Springs - Sports 1500 cc 1955
Event: Eight Running Palm Springs Road RaceDate: 27.3.1955
Track: Palm Springs (USA), 3.701 kmsDistance: 1 hourAttendance: 20000

Palm Springs - Sports 1500 cc
Non championship race
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: unknown

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Entry List
Entry List - Palm Springs - Sports 1500 cc 1955
Photos by courtesy of: Chad White (CC-BY-SA-3.0) (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 08/09/2024 Last photo update on this page: 08/09/2024
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2323 - Porsche 356 Super Speedster #82621 - Jas. DeanPorsche 356 1500 Super Speedster #82621 - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Jas. Dean (USA)Open bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: James Dean (USA)Result: 2nd 1st in FP
Grid:
Colours: light (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/09/2024Photo by courtesy of: Chad White (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
No photos available:
25The car is not available on a photoMG Special R1 # - MG 1466 cc N/AFM
Cy Yedor (USA)-
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Driven by: Cy Yedor (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoSinger Special # - 1497 cc N/AFM
Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Richard Van Laanen (USA)Result: did not start (Ignition in consolation race)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoSiata  Spider (Siata) - Crosley 726 cc N/AHM
Jack Duff (USA)-
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Driven by: Jack Duff (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car is not available on a photoMG Special R2 # - MG 1466 cc N/AFM
Ken Miles (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Miles (GB)Result: disqualified (Illegal fuel) (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
4The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 # - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1486 cc N/AFP
Wm. N. Doushkess (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Doushkess (USA)/Ruth Doushkess (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The presence of the car is unknownMG Special - MG 1438 cc N/AFM
C. A. Painter-
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Drivers listed: Skip Swartley (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 Speedster - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Bill Friedauer-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Friedauer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
10The presence of the car is unknownBeavis Special # - Offenhauser 1487 cc N/AFM
Geo. Beavis (USA)-
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Drivers listed: George Beavis (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
13The presence of the car is unknownMG TD Special # - MG 1499.8 cc N/AFM
Gene Klein (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Ron Pearson (USA)/Harry Nicol (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Louis Sell-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Colin Smith (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
Ed Barker (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ed Barker (USA)/Freda Barker (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The presence of the car is unknownMG TD # - MG XPAG 1442 cc N/AFM
Dr. Alan Kerns (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bud Hand (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The presence of the car is unknownMG TD # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Bruce Turner (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bruce Turner (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
30The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 1500 Super - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Janet Anderson-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Janet Anderson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG 1250 cc N/AFM
Antone Madeiros-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jack ShieldsResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The presence of the car is unknownCrosley Special # - Crosley 783 cc N/AGM
Robert Holbrook (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Robert Holbrook (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Don Royer (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robert White (USA)/Jeanne Royer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The presence of the car is unknown - N/A
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-
Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
37The presence of the car is unknownMG TD Mk II # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Sam Taylor (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Norah Taylor (USA)/Tex Sheppard (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The presence of the car is unknownMG TC - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1300 cc N/AFP
Chuy Alcazar-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Chuy Alcazar (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
41The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Walt Stone-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Walt Stone (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
45The presence of the car is unknownMG TF # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
J. E. Lumkin (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Lumkin (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
55The presence of the car is unknownMG Special # - MG 1466 cc N/AFM
Ed Freutel, Jr. (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Frank Monise (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The presence of the car is unknownTrojan-Sowers Special # - 1486 cc N/AFM
Dr. Troy McHenry (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: George Trevett (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The presence of the car is unknownMG Special - MG 1350 cc N/AFM
Robert Armstrong-
-
Drivers listed: Thomas SullivanResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
59The presence of the car is unknownVW Type 1 - VW 1192 cc N/AFP
Norma Roberts-
-
Drivers listed: Don Roberts (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
61The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
John Arnold-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Arnold (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
W. B. Pringle-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Pringle (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
64The presence of the car is unknownMG TC # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
J. Lewis Spencer, III-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Lew Spencer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The presence of the car is unknownVW Type 1 # - VW 1190 cc N/AFP
Cam Cooper-
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Drivers listed: Cameron Cooper (USA)/June Williams (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
69The presence of the car is unknownMorgan Plus 4 - 1257 cc N/AFP
Melvin Chaitlin-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Melvin ChaitlinResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
73The presence of the car is unknownPanhard  Competition Roadster # - Panhard 850 cc N/AGM
Perry Peron (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Perry Peron (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
74The presence of the car is unknownPanhard # - Panhard 745 cc s/cGM
Jas Orr (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: James Orr (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
76The presence of the car is unknownMG TD Mk II - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Edmund E. McClure-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Edmund E. McClureResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
80The presence of the car is unknownMG TD # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Gene Meredith-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Morgan Blakesley/Carol Givens (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
81The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 Speedster # - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Jerry Conroe-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Jerry Conroe (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
82The presence of the car is unknownBetes & Seifried Special # - Panhard 845 cc N/AGM
Manuel Betes (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Manuel Betes (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
83The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 America # - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
W. R. Turner (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: W. R. Turner (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
86The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 Speedster # - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Dale E. Johnson (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Dale Johnson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
88The presence of the car is unknownMG TC Special # - MG XPAG 1498 cc N/AEM
John Edgar (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Vi Jones (USA)/Jack McAfee (USA)/George Metzger (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
91The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 1500 Super Speedster - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Tracy Bird-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Tracy Bird (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
93The presence of the car is unknownMG TC - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Floyd Burt-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Floyd Burt (USA)/Claydine Burt (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
94The presence of the car is unknownMG TF # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1260 cc N/AFP
Leslie Hoeft-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Leslie Hoeft (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
96The presence of the car is unknownCrosley Hotshot - Crosley L4 2xOHC 748 cc N/AHM
C. F. Lancaster-
-
Drivers listed: Bob Patterson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
99The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
John Geisler-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Geisler (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
102The presence of the car is unknownMG TC # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1257 cc N/AFP
Bob Chamberlain (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robert Chamberlain (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
105The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 # - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
Hal Butler (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Hal Butler (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
107The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
J. W. Reed-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: J. W. Reed (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
109The presence of the car is unknownMeyer-Drake Special # - 1468 cc N/AFM
Niel Thuesen (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Neil Thuesen (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
111The presence of the car is unknownMG TD Mk II - MG XPAG L4 1280 cc N/AFM
John Parker-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Herb Breitling/Betty W. PorterResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
112The presence of the car is unknownDB - 745 cc N/AHM
Stan Mullen-
-
Drivers listed: Stan MullenResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
113The presence of the car is unknownVW Type 1 - VW 1192 cc N/AFP
Rex Struble-
-
Drivers listed: Mike Kelly (BS)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
114The presence of the car is unknownPanhard # - Panhard 850 cc N/AGM
Stan Bucklein (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Stan Bucklein (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
115The presence of the car is unknownVW Type 1 - VW 1131 cc N/AFP
W. R. French-
-
Drivers listed: William R. French (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
116The presence of the car is unknownVW Type 1 - VW 1131 cc N/AFP
Gerald Robb-
-
Drivers listed: H. D. KereseyResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
117The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG 1336 cc N/AFM
Harry J. Hanford-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Harry Hanford (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
118The presence of the car is unknownLotus Mark VI #30 - MG XPAG 1485 cc N/AFM
Alan Le May (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Harry Hanford (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
119The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1276 cc N/AFP
Bob Plass (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robert Plass (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
121The presence of the car is unknownCrosley Roadster # - Crosley 803 cc N/AGM
Steve Geraghty-
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Drivers listed: Walker Edmiston (USA)/Maxine Fain (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
122The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG 1488 cc N/AFM
Paul C. Newton-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Paul Newton (USA)/Diane Newton (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
125The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Barry Hyndman-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Barry Hyndman (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
127The presence of the car is unknownMG TF - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Norman Stumph-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Norman StumphResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
128The presence of the car is unknownVW Type 1 - VW 1192 cc N/AFP
J. P. Oddous-
-
Drivers listed: Robert HowlettResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
129The presence of the car is unknownMG TD Mk II - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
J. P. Oddous-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: William G. BonnerResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
131The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 # - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
Jim Parkinson (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Parkinson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
132The presence of the car is unknownMG TC # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
D. R. Feuerhelm (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Duane Feuerhelm (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
133The presence of the car is unknownMG Riviera Special - MG 1466 cc N/AFM
Clarence Laville-
-
Drivers listed: Jack EwellResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
134The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
Sherman Boring-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Sherman Boring (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
136The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Robert Williams-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robert Williams (USA)/Jeanne Williams (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
141The presence of the car is unknownMG TD # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Sanford Sinclair (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Sanford Sinclair (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
142The presence of the car is unknownCrosley Special II # - Crosley 748 cc N/AHM
Richard Siefried (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Richard Seifried (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
144The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Robt. Coulter-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robert Coulter (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
152The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Geo. McAnany-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Tom McAnany (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
158The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 # - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
Ralph Myers (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ralph Myers (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
159The presence of the car is unknownEschrich Special Sport Roadster # - Offenhauser 1498 cc N/AFM
Dr. Wm. F. Eschrich (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: William Eschrich (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
161The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 - MG XPAG L4 OHV 1466 cc N/AFM
Jene Blank-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jene Blank (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
164The presence of the car is unknownMoretti 4 # - 750 cc N/AHM
Bill Doheney (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Ernie McAfee (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
167The presence of the car is unknownMG TF 1500 # - MG XPEG L4 2v OHV 1466 cc N/AFP
Dr. Karl Brigandi-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Carmela Clark (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
168The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Dr. Karl Brigandi-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Mel White (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
169The presence of the car is unknownAardvark # - Panhard F2 745 cc N/AHM
John H. Porter (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: John Porter (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
170The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 Coupé - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1086 cc N/AGP
Rodney E. Gage-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Chas. Edelson/Aline EdelsonResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
171The presence of the car is unknownMG TC - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Chuck Paillard-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Helen WilliamsResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
174The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 1500 Super Coupé - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1488 cc N/AFP
Dennis Shillam (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Dennis Shillam (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
177The presence of the car is unknownMG TF - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
A. F. Gebhart-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: D. K. RobertsResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
198The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Bob Rhein-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Stuart Haggart (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
199The presence of the car is unknownCrosley Super Sport # - Crosley 826 cc N/AGM
Jim Starbuck-
-
Drivers listed: Jim Starbuck (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
205The presence of the car is unknownMG TD Mk II - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Alden J. Ivie-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Alden J. Ivie (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
221The presence of the car is unknownMG TF # - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1250 cc N/AFP
Geo. O'Rafferty (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Art Evans (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown