John Marquis, #27 Bugatti, San Francisco, California, 1915
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Bugatti automobiles were popular in motor racing in the early decades of the 20th century. American driver John Marquis competed in a Bugatti at the 1915 Vanderbilt Cup race in San Francisco. Marquis's car broke a spring after 16 laps. He finished the race in 26th place.
Bugatti automobiles were popular in motor racing in the early decades of the 20th century. American driver John Marquis competed in a Bugatti at the 1915 Vanderbilt Cup race in San Francisco. Marquis's car broke a spring after 16 laps. He finished the race in 26th place.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1915
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2009.103.P.466.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 10.00 in
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