WAS B – year 1935

WAS B – year 1935

English Racing Automobiles Ltd. Lincolnshire, Bourne, United Kingdom.

The idea of ​​building an English racing car occupied Raymond Mays for a long time, who has made friends for this cause – Amhersta Williersa, lotnika …

MERCEDES-BENZ W 25 – year 1935

MERCEDES-BENZ W 25 – year 1935

Daimler Benz AG, Stuttgart, Germany.

The new model of Mercedes, compliant with the rules of the racing formula in force in the years 1934—1936, was prepared by the chief designer, Dr. Eng. Hansa Nibela, from 1931 year. …

AUTO UNION A – year 1934

AUTO UNION A – year 1934

AutoUnion AG, Zschopau, Germany.

In the early 1930s, the car industry found itself in a crisis. Some companies went bankrupt, others merged with the stronger. Companies Horch, Wanderer, DKW i …

BUGATTI 59 – year 1934

BUGATTI 59 – year 1934

Automobiles E. Bugatti, Molsheim, France.

W 1934 year, the international sports commission of the CSI (International Sports Commission) established new Grand Prix racing rules, with some restrictions. The most important of these restrictions was the maximum weight of an empty car (without fuel, …

MASERATI 8 CM – year 1933

MASERATI 8 CM – year 1933

Officine Alfieri Maserati SpA, Bologna, Italy.

W 1932 year as a result of the long-term consequences of the accident, to whom he succumbed at the Diatto factory, the perfect organizer died, manager and constructor Alfieri Maserati. His brother Ernesto took over the management of the company …

BUGATTI 53 – year 1932

BUGATTI 53 – year 1932

Automobiles E. Bugatti, Molsheim, France.

For the season 1932 Bugatti has prepared a new model, distinguished by a few interesting facts. A completely new chassis was developed with both axles driven, because the high power of the engine 220,8 kW (300 KM) you can't anymore …

ALFA ROMEO P3 – year 1932

ALFA ROMEO P3 – year 1932

SA Alfa Romeo, Milano, Italy.

The ever-increasing engine power of Maserati cars, Bugatti and Mercedes encouraged Alfa Romeo to start experimenting. The monoposto chassis is equipped with two six-cylinder engines located next to each other. However, despite achieving …

MERCEDES-BENZ SSKL – year 1931

MERCEDES-BENZ SSKL – year 1931

Daimler Benz AG, Stuttgart, Germany.

Previous Mercedes models - the S, SS, SSK - produced as passenger and sports cars, They were intended for drivers who sometimes wanted to participate in races. The basis was a complete chassis with an engine included in the price …

BUGATTI 51 – year 1931

BUGATTI 51 – year 1931

Automobiles E. Bugatti, Molsheim, France

Bugatti 51 first appeared in 1931 year. It was actually a modernized model 35 B. The most changes were made to the engine, which still had capacity 2261 cm3, but the cylinders …

BENTLEY 4,5 L – year 1930

BENTLEY 4,5 L – year 1930

Bentley Motors Ltd. Cricklewood, London, United Kingdom

Bentley cars present themselves quite remarkably in the history of Grand Prix racing. They are most often mentioned in connection with the competition at Le Mans, where they won many times …