History Auto racing 1894-1942

Man, oh man....

I love auto history and THIS is the most intriguing I have read in quite awhile.

Thanks to all of you have contributed!

 

Prince Bira (Siamese royalty) ERA (English Racing Automobiles)
Pics from Monterey Historics 2008

 

1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3)
Pics from Monterey 2008
Note: 1 supercharger to each engine block. Also split V driveshafts, one to each rear wheel.

 

1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3)
Pics from Monterey 2008
Note: 1 supercharger to each engine block. Also split V driveshafts, one to each rear wheel.

 

1914 Opel Grand Prix 8-way universal joint that I restored last week, $2700!! Pics before restoration.

 

How many of this type of ERAs were built, and how many are in the USA now? There may have been 3 at Lime Rock a few years ago, but not this one.

 

That's a hefty sum to pay. Why so expensive?

 

R2b.

 

Biscuit,
Great photos of Otto Salzer in his Mercedes although i couldn't identify Rene de Knyff.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS. Circuit d' Auvergne.

George Heath. 120HP Panhard Levassor. Finished in 6th place.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

Maurice Bernin. Renault AK. Retired on 1st lap-overheating.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

Louis Rigolly. Gobron-Brille. Finished in 8th place.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

Louis Wagner. Darraq. Finished in 4th place.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

Louis Wagner.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

Leonce Girardot. CGV. crashed on the 2nd lap.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

??...Panhard-Levassor.

 

1905 FRENCH GORDON BENNETT CUP TRIALS.

Hubert Le Blon. Hotchkiss HH. finished in 7th place.

 

1903 GORDON BENNETT TROPHY.

Camille Jenatzy. Mercedes Simplex.

 

GORDON BENNETT TROPHY.

Winton Bullett.

 

Would anyone happen to have the wheelbase for the Bugatti type 32 Tank?

 

Same as the Type 30 but with hydraulic brakes.

Dimensions: Track-Front and rear=41.4ins. or 1.05m.

Wheelbase=2020mm or 79.5ins.

Checkout www.Bugatti-32.com/

 

Thanks Kurtis!

 

Look for the beard...

I would think it would be de Knyff, as he would be the president of the FIA (or what ever it was called) by then.

 

Thanks to all you guys. This is what takes the HAMB above all the rest.

One of the most fascinating threads EVER!

 

Bob,

Great shot of Alfred Neubauer in the Ferdinand Porsche designed Austro-Daimler 'Sascha' at the 1922 Targa Florio.

Mr.Daimler must have been very thankful to his son for hiring Porsche.

 

1922 TARGA FLORIO.

Alfred Naubauer. Austro-Daimler.

 

1922 TARGA FLORIO.

Jules Goux. Ballot.

 

1922 TARGA FLORIO.

Enzo Ferrari. Alfa Romeo.

 

Do you remember a small circle track near Norwood? I used to sneak in there to run my go-cart. Nice banked turns. Then we'd go out behind the track - there was a creek, and we'd shoot frogs with our .22's. I imagine that is would not be so easy to do that anymore.

 

Banjeaux bob, that number 1 car would put a smile on ANY kid's face.