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Alfa Romeo competing in the Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1929
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Alfa Romeo competing in the Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1929
Alfa Romeo 1750 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. UV5647. Event Entry No: 1. Place: Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb. Date: 4.5.29
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Alfa Romeo Amateur Crowds Hill Climb Motor Race Motor Racing Racing Car Racing Driver Shelsley Walsh Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Spectator Spectators Speed Start Starting Line Worcestershire Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Motor Sport Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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Capturing the Thrill of Speed - Alfa Romeo's Triumph at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, 1929
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to a momentous day in motorsport history - the Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb in Worcestershire, England, on May 4th, 1929. The star of the show is none other than an iconic Alfa Romeo racing car with its distinctive registration number UV5647. As the spectators line both sides of the avenue leading up to the starting line, anticipation fills the air. The crowd eagerly awaits witnessing this Italian masterpiece take on one of Britain's most challenging hill climbs. Behind the wheel sits renowned racing driver Bill Brunell (WJ Brunell), ready to push his beloved Alfa Romeo to its limits. The monochrome image beautifully captures a snapshot frozen in time - a perfect blend of power and elegance as Brunell skillfully maneuvers through each twist and turn along this picturesque country lane. With every passing second, he accelerates towards victory while leaving behind a trail of awe-struck spectators. This vintage photograph not only immortalizes an extraordinary moment but also symbolizes an era when motor racing was truly about passion and skill rather than commercial interests. It serves as a testament to both British engineering prowess and Italian automotive excellence. Now preserved within the National Motor Museum archives, this remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into an exhilarating chapter in motorsport history that continues to inspire enthusiasts worldwide.
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