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Track action scene, left to right: Car Number 27, an MG EX182, (Richard Fitzwilliam and Robin Carnegie, co-drivers), UPO 929 (registration), Car Number 19, a DB HBR5, (René Ghesquiere and Gerard Parmentier, co-drivers), 9367 BC59 (registration).

12 Hours of Reims

  • Title 12 Hours of Reims
  • Source George Phillips Photograph Collection  
  • Description Track action scene, left to right: Car Number 27, an MG EX182, (Richard Fitzwilliam and Robin Carnegie, co-drivers), UPO 929 (registration), Car Number 19, a DB HBR5, (René Ghesquiere and Gerard Parmentier, co-drivers), 9367 BC59 (registration).
  • Years 1956  
  • Date 1956-06-30
  • Photographer George Phillips  
  • City Reims  
  • Country France  
  • Marque MG   DB  
  • Model MG EX182   DB HBR5  
  • Engine Type MG L4 | Panhard F2  
  • Group/Class S 1.5   S 750  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 27, UPO 929 (front registration plaque), Car Number 19, 9367 BC59 (front registration plaque)
  • Event 12 Hours of Reims - S 1.5  
  • Venue Reims-Gueux  
  • Entrant Fitzwilliam Racing Team   René Ghesquiere  
  • Race Data Richard Fitzwilliam and Robin Carnegie co-driving Car Number 27, an MG EX182, did not finish (DNF) in the 12 hours race. René Ghesquiere and Gerard Parmentier co-driving Car Number 19, a DB HBR5, did not finish (DNF) in the 12 hours race.
  • Identifier 2006-001PHIL-1956-b1_31.1_0018
  • Original Format black-and-white negatives  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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