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Track action scene, Reims-Gueux Formula 2 race. Hans Herrmann drives Car Number 46, the Porsche-Behra at Thillois Corner.

Third Coupe Internationale de Vitesse

  • Title Third Coupe Internationale de Vitesse
  • Source Karl Ludvigsen Photograph Collection  
  • Description Track action scene, Reims-Gueux Formula 2 race. Hans Herrmann drives Car Number 46, the Porsche-Behra at Thillois Corner.
  • Years 1959  
  • Date 1959-07-05
  • Photographer Edward Eves  
  • City Reims  
  • Country France  
  • People Herrmann, Hans  
  • Current Owner Collier Collection - The Revs Institute  
  • Marque Porsche-Behra  
  • Model Porsche-Behra  
  • Engine Type Porsche F4  
  • Group/Class Formula Two  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 46
  • Event Third Coupe Internationale de Vitesse  
  • Venue Reims-Gueux  
  • Entrant Jean Behra  
  • Race Data Hans Herrmann driving Car Number 46 challenged Stirling Moss throughout the race, ultimately finishing second to Moss' Cooper-Borgward. This was the best finish for Jean Behra's Porsche powered Formula 2 special designed by Valerio Colotti.
  • Identifier 2011-023LUDV-1959-b2_58.0_0011
  • 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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