Race Driver George Robertson with Mechanic in a Locomobile Race Car, 1905-1910

Summary

George Robertson started his race driving career with hill climbs and short-distance contests in 1904. He moved into endurance competitions the following year. His greatest victory came in 1908 when he won the Vanderbilt Cup with Locomobile "Old 16." Robertson retired from competitive driving after an accident in 1910 but remained active in racing affairs throughout his life.

George Robertson started his race driving career with hill climbs and short-distance contests in 1904. He moved into endurance competitions the following year. His greatest victory came in 1908 when he won the Vanderbilt Cup with Locomobile "Old 16." Robertson retired from competitive driving after an accident in 1910 but remained active in racing affairs throughout his life.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1905-1910

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

92.1.1774.612

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in

Width: 10 in

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