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Solved: Wendax 3607 - Cooper-Borgward
« on: August 13, 2021, 01:10:46 AM »
Should I take Shell or BP?

For one point, please respond and identify this car.
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Re: Wendax 3607
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2021, 01:34:18 AM »
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Re: Wendax 3607
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2021, 04:25:59 AM »
Cooper-Borgward T45, 1959, Stirling Moss at Reims ?
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Re: Wendax 3607
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2021, 08:23:18 AM »
Yes, there is quite some confusion whether the Cooper-Borgwards were T45, T51 or both, otherwise correct.
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Re: Solved: Wendax 3607 - Cooper-Borgward
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2021, 09:06:42 AM »
According to the Black Book, Rob Walker's car was chassis F2-9-58, and a Type 45. It was not at all unusual for Walker's cars to be the previous year's model.

The race at Rheims was held after the Grand Prix the same day, and it was incredibly hot. The tarmac was melting on the road, and many drivers failed to finish the race, especially those who had already driven in the GP. Moss of course wasn't like any other driver!
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Re: Solved: Wendax 3607 - Cooper-Borgward
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2021, 09:45:32 AM »
Moss, the gentleman. Our estate agent, as a very small child, wrote to him immediately following the Goodwood accident. Stirling replied as soon as he was able. Our (now retired) state agent still has that kind reply,..a cherished possession.
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Re: Solved: Wendax 3607 - Cooper-Borgward
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2023, 03:42:02 AM »
A slightly clearer photo of Stirling Moss in the Cooper-Borgward.
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke
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