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Alfa Romeo and two Bugatti Type 35s on the start line, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1935
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Alfa Romeo and two Bugatti Type 35s on the start line, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1935
Alfa Romeo 2904S cc. Event Entry No: 2. Driver: Shuttleworth, R.O. Centre: Bugatti Type 35B 2263S cc. Event Entry No: 6. Right: Bugatti Type 35 2263 cc. Event Entry No: 9. Donington Park Race Meeting. Date: 11.5.35
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Alfa Romeo Bugatti Bugatti T35 Bugatti Type 35 Castle Donington Dick Donington Park Leicestershire Motor Race Motor Racing Motor Racing Circuit Racing Car Racing Driver Start Starting Grid Starting Line Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Motor Car Motor Sport Shuttleworth Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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Capturing the Essence of Speed: A Historic Moment at Donington Park, 1935". In this print from 1935, we are transported back to the heyday of motor racing at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. The image showcases a thrilling scene on the start line, where an Alfa Romeo and two Bugatti Type 35s eagerly await the signal to unleash their power. The Alfa Romeo 2904S cc, proudly displaying Event Entry No: 2, stands poised for action with its sleek lines exuding elegance and speed. Flanking it are two formidable Bugattis - a Type 35B (Event Entry No: 6) and a Type 35 (Event Entry No:9). These iconic French machines epitomize automotive excellence with their distinctive designs. Amongst the drivers is Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth, known as Dick Shuttleworth. His skill behind the wheel is matched only by his passion for motorsport. As he prepares to take on this challenging circuit alongside other daring racers, anticipation fills the air. This historic moment captures not just a race but also an era defined by classic cars and fearless drivers pushing boundaries. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to each detail – from the vintage cars themselves to the eager spectators lining up along Castle Donington's trackside. Preserved through time in this remarkable photograph taken by Bill Brunell (WJ Brunell), it serves as a testament to our enduring fascination with motor racing history. Let us cherish these snapshots that transport us back in time while celebrating both British engineering prowess and international motoring heritage.
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