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The legends. Faces from nearly 100 years of motorsport.

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TOTAL CONCENTRATION - Schumacher won nine of the seventeen races during the 2001 season, beating runner-up David Coulthard quite comprehensibly.
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PRINCE BIRABONGSE BHANUDEJ BHANUBANDH - Better known as Prince Bira of Siam (now Thailand) or by his nom de course B. Bira was a successful racer and Olympian.
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SCUDERIA LANCIA TEAM - Fangio is surrounded by his mechanics at the Tourist Trophy of 1954. He finished second, with Taruffi, behind the winning Ferrari 750 Monza.
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ONE OF THE GREATEST - Tazio was originally of Mantua, he was nicknamed Il Mantovano Volante and Nuvola. Starting on bikes he tamed the four wheel beasts of the pre-war era, despite his modest size.
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A STAR IN HER OWN RIGHT - Elly Beinhorn married Bernd Rosemeyer shortly before this photograph was taken in July 1936. The Aviatrix was the second woman to fly solo from Europe to Australia.
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SMILING DESPITE SUFFERING WITH A HIP PROBLEM - Fagioli shared his Auto Union C-type with Nuvolari to finish seventh overall at the 1937 Swiss Grand Prix.
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THE DEBUT OF A LEGEND - Bell was partnered by Ronnie Peterson at Le Mans in 1970 and went on to become the most successful British driver at Le Mans for overall victories with five to his name.
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THE FACE OF A CHAMPION - Nuvolari looks full of concentration before the start of the 1937 Grosser Preis von Schweiz. He shared the 'C' with Rosemeyer to finish fifth.
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER-UP 1937-38 - von Brauchitsch won the 1937 Monaco Grand Prix and the 1938 French Grand Prix held at Reims-Gueux.
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CHEMISTRY - Alice Hoffmann-Trobeck had been married twice before, before marrying Rudi Carraciola in 1937. Here she locks eyes with Tazio Nuvolari at Bremgarten in 1935.
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ANOTHER SWISS VICTORY FOR THE ENGLISHMAN - Seaman roared to another win in the Voiturette class at Bremgarten in 1935, aboard his ERA B.
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HAUNTED BY ADDICTION - Varzi was a fierce competitor and arch rival to Nuvolari, but suffered serious health issues leading to a Morphine addiction. Flawed genius.
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FULL CONCENTRATION FOR 'KING RAT' - In the zone before the start of the British Grand Prix of 1978, Lauda finished second to Reutemann.
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BATTLE SCARRED & OIL STAINED - Caracciola won ahead of Mercedes-Benz teammates Seaman and von Brauchitsch at the 1938 Grosser Preis der Schweiz.
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PUSHED TO THE START & READY FOR ACTION - Lang was quickest in practice and dominated the Swiss Grand Prix held at Bremgarten in 1939, shortly before war broke out.
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WHEN THE BRITS RULED INDY - According to the record books Hill won the 1966 Indy 500 from Jim Clark, although debate still rages as to whether Clark was docked a lap unjustly.
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DRIVERS BRIEFING - Third place finisher John Wakefield smiles from the central front row, with race winner, Farina on the right scratching his forehead before the Voiturette race of 1939.
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SKOL & SANDWICHES FOR LUNCH - What could possibly go wrong? Keke, with 'Emmo' in the background, chill before the non-Championship GP at Jarama in 1980.
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WORLD CHAMPION TO BE - Farina started the red Maserati 6C 34, entered by owner Gino Rovere, at the 1935 Swiss GP finishing eighth overall, the first of the independents.
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PENTHOUSE PET OF THE YEAR 1971 - McLean met Sheene in 1975 and married in 1984, seen here in '76 sporting a John Newbold t-shirt during the British GP weekend.
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DAPPER BEYOND BELIEF - Earl Howe took his Bugatti T59 to a creditable tenth place at Bremgarten in 1935, behind the might of the German and Italian factory teams.
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MRS GWENDA STEWART - Stewart is seen here sitting on the four wheel drive Derby-Maserati, the Gentleman in the pin-stripe suit is constructor Douglas Hawkes, whom she would soon marry.
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THE LOOK OF A EUROPEAN CHAMPION - Rosemeyer finished third at Bremgarten in 1935 and went on to become Champion the following year.
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WHAT A GREAT PORTRAIT - Campari and his riding mechanic finished second to Nuvolari at the TT in 1930, with a smoking Varzi behind, finishing third.
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SNUCK ON TO THE BACK OF THE GRID - Heyer didn't manage to qualify, but did manage to make the grid and the start of the German Grand Prix before disqualification.
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DASHING IN POLKA DOT NECK TIE - 'Bentley Boy' Birkin suffered an accident during the 1930 Tourist Trophy held at Ards, Northern Ireland, in his Hon. Dorothy Paget entered Bentley Blower.
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MERCEDES-BENZ GRAND PRIX DRIVERS - Looking a little worried, Caracciola reads the latest report, whilst Kautz and von Brauchitsch stare in to the distance. Brogues were the order of the day!
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WORLD CHAMPION ELECT - Hill looks a little uncertain in the front engined 246 at Silverstone in 1960, but a year later won the Championship in a rear engined 156.
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HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM - Paula looks resplendent in stripped dress with BRDC brooch, whilst Hans Stuck wears personalised 'HS' overalls.
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SUPER PORTRAIT - Resplendent in Prince of Wales suit and brogues, Ferry Porsche poses for the camera on the pit counter at Le Mans in 1953.
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LAID BACK POSE - Clark looks totally sublime in the cockpit of his Lotus 38 at the 1966 Indy 500, where he contentiously finished second to Graham Hill.
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STANDING ON A MAKESHIFT PODIUM - Gregory is flanked by Peter Nocker & Herbert Linge and their 904/6 below them, with joint overall winner Rindt on the far right.
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DEVELOPMENT DRIVER - Sanesi was best known for his work as a 'test driver' for Alfa Romeo, but competed in five post-war Grand Prix for the Milanese firm.
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TEAM DRIVERS - From left, Peter Collins, Roy Salvadori, Reg Parnell, Dennis Poore and Stirling Moss
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A STUDY IN CONCENTRATION - Chapman was the master innovator.
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YOUTHFUL EXUBERANCE - A young Mike Hawthorn pictured at Goodwood in 1952, six years before he became World Champion.
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A TEXAN IN MONACO - Jim Hall raced the Lotus 24 entered by the British Racing Partnership at Monaco in 1963.
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CHAPMAN LOOKS SUITABLY IMPRESSED - Chapman looks on having visited the Can-Am race at Mid-Ohio in 1970.
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ALL SMILES BEFORE THE GRAND DEPART - A pretty blonde lady surveys the scene, as captured by Gulf Oils photographer, Mike Marchant.
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LOOKING PUZZLED - 'Regga' nearly won the 1974 World Championship but was pipped at the post by Emerson Fittipaldi.
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MOSS CHECKING OUT THE OPPO - Moss peers in to the cockpit of 'works' driver Peter Collins at the 1958 1000 km race around the Nordschleife.
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GLOOMY AND COLD IN JUNE - A smiling Graham Hill finished third at the first International 2000 Guineas held at Mallory Park in June 1962.
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MILK FOR THE DRIVER AND CHAMPAGNE FOR THE CO-DRIVER - Vatanen and Harryman sit proudly on top of their rally winning Peugeot.
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LOOKING HAPPY - A smiling Pedro looks happy to be standing next to Miss Mid-Ohio before the Can-Am race in 1970.
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CHARISMATIC RINDT - Jochen was a first rate driver who would have undoubtedly gone on to further greatness. F1 World Champion and Le Mans winner.
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FIRST LAP MAYHEM - Team mate to Hailwdood, Pace was also caught up in the accident triggered by Jody Scheckter which took out eleven cars.
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A HAPPY BOY - Ricardo looks pleased to be at Daytona for the Continental 3 Hour race of 1962, which he won with Dan Gurney and Phil Hill.
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NOT A STRONG RACE FOR THE SCUDERIA - Bell finished down in ninth at Silverstone in 1969, one place ahead of his more experienced team mate, Chris Amon.
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WINNING STARE - Siffert won the 1968 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in the dark blue and white stripe Rob Walker entered Lotus.
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POLE POSITION - Ickx started from Pole for the Grand Prix d'Europe at Brands hatch in 1972, but retired with oil pressure issues.
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THE PROFESSOR - The great thinker, Prost was ever watchful. Here in Monza he set Pole, but retired with engine issues.
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FIRST LAP PILE-UP! - Hailwood was caught up in the infamous pile-up on the first lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1973.
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'LOLE' - A super portrait by Don Coles of Argentinean racing driver Carlos Reutemann. He went on to become a Politician and Governor in his native home.
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'THE FLYING FINN' - Mika was a courageous and fast F1 pilot, who beat Schumacher twice in his prime. Brilliant talent.
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ENTERED BY MARTINI RACING TEAM - Giovanni 'Nanni' Galli sits in the flat twelve Tecno PA123. Sadly no more than good looking and sounding.
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'LITTLE ART' - Merzario in his distinctive Marlboro cowboy hat, before the start of the 1976 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch.
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SEVENTH AFTER S SPIN - Ronnie finished two laps down at the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in 1972.
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POLE FOR RONNIE - Sadly the Swede was out of luck for the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in 1978.
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MESMERISING EYES - Francois Cevert was a superb number two to Jackie Stewart, a concert pianist and attracted many an admirer.
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FASHIONABLE KNITWEAR - Bandini rocks a look in the pits with light blue overalls beneath his natty cardigan.
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WORLD CHAMPION ELECT - Fittipaldi looks serious. He won the British Grand Prix and the Championship in 1972.
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SULTRY - Reutemann was a photographers dream to shoot portraits as he had a face with immense expression.
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ENTERED BY RONDEL RACING - Rondel was the brain child of Ron Dennis and Neil Trundle. Here, Dennis helps race winner Graham Hill with his belts.
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'SCHUMI' - Seven time World Champion won the second of his seven World Championships in 1995, helped by his 'home' Spa victory.
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SIGNING AN AUTOGRAPH - Siffert looks relaxed in the Thruxton paddock in April 1971 before the start of the Formula 2 race.
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OVERALLS THAT HAVE SEEN BETTER DAYS - these were the days of wearing everything until it was worn out - unlike today's somewhat pampered heroes.
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PRODIGIOUS TALENT - Archie Scott-Brown was motorsport's first disabled hero, battling adversity, despite only having one hand.
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SOUTH AMERICAN RACES - Ascari stands next to his gorgeous Ferrari 166 before the third Gran Premio Internacional General San Martin in Argentina.
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A VERY YOUNG STIRLING MOSS - Checking all is well with the HWM-Alta before the start of the 1951 Goodwood Trophy.
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LOOK IN TO MY EYES! - Ricardo looks utterly intent as he prepares for an F1 race aboard his gorgeous scarlet 'Sharknose'.
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RETIREMENT YEAR - Fangio still possessed immense skill, courage and strength during his final year of racing. A lovely portrait from his homeland.
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A HAUNTING PORTRAIT - Ubbiali sits astride his MV Agusta in the dappled light from the Hockenheim woods. Beautiful.
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ALWAYS CHEERFUL - Bell competed at the very top of Formula 1 and sports cars, including five victories at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
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NEW CAR WOES - Rindt had no luck at Silverstone in April 1970, but went on to become posthumous Wolrd Champion by the end of the year in the same car.
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ENGLAND IN APRIL - Elford dons a Russian fur hat in the miserable conditions at Brands Hatch before the start of the 1000 km race.
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ALWAYS SMILING - Sheene was a 'happy, go lucky' chap who survived many a scare and won at the very top, before succumbing to Cancer.
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CLASSIC STEWART - The synonymous corduroy black cap, a very similar one to one that my Mother made me in 1972. Boyhood Hero.
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LOOKING CONCERNED - Siffert qualified sixth, but had every right to look concerned, as he finished five laps down in eleventh.
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BATTERED AND BRUISED - This helmet has seen better days, but Kiwi Chris Amon seem oblivious on the grid at Silverstone in 1969.
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RELAXED OR FALLEN ASLEEP? - Pedro didn't enjoy a great race at Silverstone in 1969 in the somewhat uncompetitive P133, the sole BRM.
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DRIVING HIS OWN ENTRY - Swiss, Jo Siffert, entered his own Chevron B18 at Thruxton in 1971. He retired on the first lap with engine issues.
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REFLECTIVE CONTEMPLATION - Kiwi Hulme sits in his McLaren M7A before the start of the International Trophy at Silverstone in 1969. He did not finish.
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THE ORIGINAL 'MR LE MANS' - That is until Tom Kristensen came along and beat the Belgian's six victories at La Sarthe.
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PETER REVSON - A really 'cool' photograph of Peter Revson at the British Grand Prix in 1972. He was the heir to the Revlon cosmetics company.
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QUALIFIED FOURTH, FINISHED FOURTH - Ickx sits passively before the start of the 1969 Daily Express International Trophy at Silverstone.
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QUALIFYING IN THE RAIN - JYS qualified the Matra MS80 for the Daily Express International Trophy at Silverstone in 1969, but raced the MS10.
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RUDIMENTARY PITS - Merzario and Ickx sit on the pit counter during the weekend of the 1972 British Grand Prix held at Brands Hatch in Kent.
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BEER AND CIGARETTE - Forming part of a super triptych, this image shows World Champion Hunt clearly enjoying himself at Brands Hatch in 1976.
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TOTAL CONCENTRATION - Phil Read sits astride his mighty MV Agusta before the start of the Race of the South at Brands Hatch, as captured by Kerry Dunlop.
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TRYING FOR SIZE - World Champion to be tries out the raucous BRM V16 with Raymond Mays along side.
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UBER COOL - World Campion Keke looks the part with flowing locks, Aviators and a a great moustache.
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SUPER MARIO - American legend Andretti poses during the grid parade before the start of the 1970 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch.
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EXPRESSION - Senna's face often expressed a thousand words - you could read him like a book.
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DONINGTON PARK 1938 - Seaman sits next to Frau Laury Vermundt, who was engaged to the team Doctor. No smoke without fire!
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THE PRE-WAR GREATS - Segrave sits in hs victorious Talbot-Darracq, flanked by Malcolm Campbell, Kenelm Lee Guinness and Albert Divo.
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BOYISH GOOD LOOKS - Hunt was a mischievous character, but a decent driver who won the World title in 1976.
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HOWE AND NUVOLARI - Earl Howe warmly embraces the Mantovan, Nuvolari, at the Tourist Trophy of 1933 held in Ards, Ireland.
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MOSS AND MASERATI - Stirling finished second in his beloved 250F to 'The Maestro' Fangio in the 1956 German GP.
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FAMILY MOTTO - 'What Curzon Has, Curzon Holds'. Lord Howe, The Rt Hon The Earl Francis Howe, formerly known as Viscount Curzon, poses next to Caracciola.
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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE GULLWING - the pretty girl is a pure side attraction!
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CIGARETTE IN HAND - Muller nonchalantly attaches the steering wheel to his hand welded Auto Union C-type before the start of the 1937 Donington Grand Prix.
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BREWERY HEIR - Courage was heir to the famous Courage Brewery and was a decent driver, who sadly lost his life in 1970.
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BENTLEY BOY - Sir Henry Ralph 'Tim' Birkin, Third Baronet, was renowned as a 'Bentley Boy' in the roaring twenties.
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THE SMILE OF A CHAMPION - Bill Gavin took this wonderful portrait of double World Champion Jim Clark at Brands Hatch.
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MASTER OVERLOOKING PUPIL - Team Manager stares down from above the pit boxes on to his star pupil, Jochen Rindt, who finished second, having started a lowly eighth.
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GREAT COMPOSITION - A super portrait of Ayrton Senna in the Lotus pits, as taken by Charles Briscoe-Knight.
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ACKNOWLEDGING THE APPLAUSE - Clark, with team entrant Ron Harris behind, gratefully accepts the applause from the crowd at Crystal Palace.
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A STUNNING PORTRAIT - Handsome German star, Bernd Rosemeyer, looks relaxed standing next to the beautiful Lady Daphne and the smartly attired Whitney Straight.
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THE GREATEST - 'Ago' was simply brilliant racking up 122 Grand Prix wins and 15 World Championships. Awesome.
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CLASSIC CHEQUER - Innes Ireland wore this style of helmet throughout his career, which made him even more distinctive.
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BARDAHL MODEL - Bardahl is a brand of petroleum oil additives, lubricants and gasoline additives for motor vehicles, hailing out of Seattle.
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DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - Clark finished sixth at Solitude in the F2 race, won by von Trips.
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JIM CLARK - Clark won the London Trophy at Crystal Palace in 1965 driving the Ron Harris entered Lotus 35.
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ALL ARMS AND ELBOWS - Ireland sits in the Lotus 18 cocpit with Bonnier and the Aintree cooling towers as a backdrop.
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