In 1959 I made my only crossing of the Atlantic on the S.S. United States, the fastest passenger liner of the time. I recall some kind of a candy and toys concession on the ship where my mother bought us two children each a wind up racer car in this style. So, yes, when we think of the youth of the time, these are the cars we remember. And somehow knew even then that they were a romantic and sleek racing vehicle, without ever having seen a formula one race. Thank you, gentlemen, for a quality exchange.
This is the Last version 250 F out of Six years between 1952 and 1957. The First version was so difficult to drive that Fangio had a Heavy accident in 1952 and was injured so much that it took nearly a year to recover, he came back for the second half of 1953 . He was still driving Maserati 250 F for the First races of 1954 but because of reliability issues changed to Mercedes for the Rest of the season.
Great content gentlemen . What a fabulous collection of the very best in automotive history . And l was very blessed to meet Sir Stirling at Goodwood for a book signing with my late wife. By definition Stirling was far more interested in looking at my wife than signing his book for me ! I had to give him a gentle prompt to sign the book ❤ Thankyou Audrain
The Coventry Climax engine in the back of the Cooper, was initially designed as a water pump for the English fire services. And the company was owned by Jaguar Cars limited.
Of the cars of that era, I think the 1958 version of the Vanwall was even better looking. Frank Costin (Mike Costin's older brother) designed some beautiful and aerodynamically advanced cars in the 1950s. FWiW, Fangio was 46 when he won his last championship in the 250F in 1957.
@@bennyhannover9361 Ummmm...if you are referring to the 1958 Grand Prix of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Stirling Moss won that race in a mid-engine 2.2 liter Cooper Climax owned by Rob Walker. Fangio finished 4th after starting on pole. Moss was driving for Walker because Vanwall didn't enter their cars in Argentina. The win was the first for a Cooper and the first champoinship win for a mid-engine car after WWII. That same Cooper won Monaco that year with Maurice Trintignant driving. The front engine Vanwalls and Ferraris dominated the rest of the season, but in 1959 Cooper was the dominant car.
Thanks for the video. Great discussion. The cars weren’t as fast as today but I think much more skill was required to drive them. Wish I could have been there to see that.
Didn't Hawthorne's Ferrari win the last front-engined Driver's Championship in 1958? And, didn't Vanwall's 1958 front-engined car win the last front-engine Manufacturers Championship (in the first it was offered)? You were probably referencing Fangio's 1957 final championship in the Maserati 250F. Cooper won their first Driver's, and Manufacturers, championships in 1959. Fangio was actually 46 when he won his last World Driver's Championship. Fangio was the greatest F1 driver in history (in my opinion) and a true gentleman.
Hi, I stopped in to see the exhibit last week!! The Audrain has done it again with a fantastic selection of historic vehicles!! YOU HAVE TO SEE IT!!
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!
In 1959 I made my only crossing of the Atlantic on the S.S. United States, the fastest passenger liner of the time. I recall some kind of a candy and toys concession on the ship where my mother bought us two children each a wind up racer car in this style. So, yes, when we think of the youth of the time, these are the cars we remember. And somehow knew even then that they were a romantic and sleek racing vehicle, without ever having seen a formula one race. Thank you, gentlemen, for a quality exchange.
@@normangensler7380 Thanks for sharing!
Awesome story! You’re older than me!😂
This is the Last version 250 F out of Six years between 1952 and 1957. The First version was so difficult to drive that Fangio had a Heavy accident in 1952 and was injured so much that it took nearly a year to recover, he came back for the second half of 1953 . He was still driving Maserati 250 F for the First races of 1954 but because of reliability issues changed to Mercedes for the Rest of the season.
Great content gentlemen . What a fabulous collection of the very best in automotive history . And l was very blessed to meet Sir Stirling at Goodwood for a book signing with my late wife. By definition Stirling was far more interested in looking at my wife than signing his book for me ! I had to give him a gentle prompt to sign the book ❤ Thankyou Audrain
The Coventry Climax engine in the back of the Cooper, was initially designed as a water pump for the English fire services.
And the company was owned by Jaguar Cars limited.
True - although Jaguar didn't purchase Coventry Climax until 1963.
Of the cars of that era, I think the 1958 version of the Vanwall was even better looking. Frank Costin (Mike Costin's older brother) designed some beautiful and aerodynamically advanced cars in the 1950s.
FWiW, Fangio was 46 when he won his last championship in the 250F in 1957.
He started also the last time 1958 in it at Buenos Aires.. and won
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Ummmm...if you are referring to the 1958 Grand Prix of Argentina in Buenos Aires, Stirling Moss won that race in a mid-engine 2.2 liter Cooper Climax owned by Rob Walker. Fangio finished 4th after starting on pole. Moss was driving for Walker because Vanwall didn't enter their cars in Argentina. The win was the first for a Cooper and the first champoinship win for a mid-engine car after WWII.
That same Cooper won Monaco that year with Maurice Trintignant driving. The front engine Vanwalls and Ferraris dominated the rest of the season, but in 1959 Cooper was the dominant car.
Thanks for the video. Great discussion. The cars weren’t as fast as today but I think much more skill was required to drive them. Wish I could have been there to see that.
Any chance of a show, to show the various designs of car transporters for the racing teams
Another great video with some of the greatest race cars ever. 👍😎👍
2:59 here the early version from 1953/54 can be seen, it had The famous fork from the fountain of Bologna..
Very cool
Cool!
Donnie O, the quintessential pro!
Taking over!
I mert sure Stirling moss in 2011 @the NEC
Didn't Hawthorne's Ferrari win the last front-engined Driver's Championship in 1958? And, didn't Vanwall's 1958 front-engined car win the last front-engine Manufacturers Championship (in the first it was offered)? You were probably referencing Fangio's 1957 final championship in the Maserati 250F. Cooper won their first Driver's, and Manufacturers, championships in 1959. Fangio was actually 46 when he won his last World Driver's Championship. Fangio was the greatest F1 driver in history (in my opinion) and a true gentleman.
Such great content, so few views. Makes no sense…
I’ve driven by the Audrain many times, and it always looks so dark and uninviting . Maybe an “open” sign would be helpful .
250F !!!
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