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Track action scene, Car Number 2, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, (Paul O'Shea and Phil Hill, co-drivers).

Torrey Pines Road Races

  • Title Torrey Pines Road Races
  • Source Robert Canaan Photograph Collection  
  • Description Track action scene, Car Number 2, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, (Paul O'Shea and Phil Hill, co-drivers).
  • Years 1955  
  • Date 1955-10-22
  • Photographer Robert E. Canaan  
  • City San Diego  
  • State California  
  • Country United States  
  • Marque Mercedes-Benz  
  • Model Mercedes-Benz 300 SL  
  • Engine Type Mercedes-Benz L6  
  • Group/Class DP  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 2, Mobil (pegasus decal)
  • Event Torrey Pines Road Races - 6 Hours  
  • Venue Torrey Pines Course  
  • Entrant George Tilp  
  • Race Data Paul O'Shea and Phil Hill co-driving Car Number 2, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, finished second overall and first in class in the 6 hours race.
  • Identifier 2012-009CANA-b22_21.0_0004
  • 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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