1923 Mercedes 28/95 Targa Florio
Quick Specs
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7.2-liter inline-6.
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95 hp.
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80 mph.
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N/A
Racing in the Roarin’ Twenties
One of the best-performing cars of its day, the 28/95 was powered by a massive 7.2-liter, six-cylinder aircraft engine adapted for road use. While most 28/95 models were built on long wheelbase chassis, a short wheelbase chassis was used for the rakish Targa Florio, so named because of Mercedes’ success with similar cars at the famous event in 1921 and 1922. This roadster was commissioned by the American Mercedes Company of New York City in 1923 and delivered in 1924.
Collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum, gift of Margie and Robert E. Petersen
This vehicle featured in the ‘Splendor and Speed’ exhibit.
1923 Mercedes 28/95 Targa Florio Gallery
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