1936 Tourist Trophy

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1936 Tourist Trophy

SEPTEMBER 05: A. F. P. Fane, Frazer Nash-BMW 328, leads A. R. Phipps, Aston Martin Speed Model (#20), Richard Seaman, Aston Martin Speed Model (#21), Harold John Aldington, Frazer Nash-BMW 328 (#19), and "B. Bira", Frazer Nash-BMW 328 (#17), at the start of the race during the Tourist Trophy on September 05, 1936. (Photo by LAT Images)

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In this photo print, taken during the 1936 Tourist Trophy race, we are transported back in time to witness a thrilling moment at the start of the competition. The image captures the intense energy and excitement that filled the air as five iconic racing cars lined up on the grid, ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey. At the forefront of this mesmerizing scene is A. F. P. Fane, skillfully maneuvering his Frazer Nash-BMW 328 ahead of his competitors. Right behind him, we see A. R. Phipps in his Aston Martin Speed Model (#20), Richard Seaman in another Aston Martin Speed Model (#21), Harold John Aldington driving a Frazer Nash-BMW 328 (#19), and "B. Bira" also piloting a Frazer Nash-BMW 328 (#17). Each driver exudes determination and focus as they prepare for what promises to be an exhilarating battle. The atmosphere surrounding these legendary automobiles is palpable; their engines roar with anticipation while spectators eagerly await the spectacle about to unfold before them. This snapshot freezes a fleeting moment when time seems suspended between anticipation and action. This remarkable photograph not only showcases these extraordinary machines but also offers us a glimpse into motorsport history—a testament to both human ingenuity and our insatiable thirst for speed and competition. Preserved through time by Autocar's lens, this image serves as a reminder of how far automotive technology has come since that fateful day in September 1936 when these brave drivers embarked on their quest for victory at the Tourist Trophy race—an event etched forever in motorsport lore.

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