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andrew wrote:That would be the Mercedes Benz Lo 2750, nicknamed the "Blue Wonder". Top speed was 106mph.
Wrong. That is actually the replica built by Mercedes three years ago!
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gilgen wrote:
andrew wrote:That would be the Mercedes Benz Lo 2750, nicknamed the "Blue Wonder". Top speed was 106mph.
Wrong. That is actually the replica built by Mercedes three years ago!
My, aren't we a bit nit picky here? I do accept the "Blaues Wunder" replica cheerily as really cool like the Me262 and the 1938 Auto Union Type D replica. 8)
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andrew wrote:There was an F1 driver in the mid-90s who had an unfortunate jinx. Every team he drove for (both as driver and test driver) went bust. Who is he?

Gabriele Tarquini? 1987 Osella • 1988 Coloni• 1989 First Racing• 1989–1991 AGS • 1991–1992 Fondmetal • 1995 Tyrrell

Although Tyrell was sold. I don't know if they were bust when they were taken over by BAR.
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Close but not the driver I was thinking of.

This poor guys jinx started arond the 94 season.
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Andrea Montermini drove 1994-1996 for Simtek, Pacific, Forti and was selected for Mastercard Lola as test driver. All of those teams went bust.
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Correct Sir. Your go.

=D> =D> =D>
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Who is demonstrating this classic Merc authentic without seat belts and helmet?
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WhiteBlue wrote:Image

Who is demonstrating this classic Merc authentic without seat belts and helmet?
Jochen Mass
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yes, you are right Lotus7
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WhiteBlue wrote:Image

Who is demonstrating this classic Merc authentic without seat belts and helmet?
W125 right?
More could have been done.
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The two cars below are special and "legendary" for 2 reasons other than winning races and championships.
What are these two specific reasons?

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More could have been done.
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Something to do with a crash into the spectators at Le Mans in 1955 perhaps?
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Hmmm no, perhaps "infamous" but not famous for le mans 55
More could have been done.
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I think those are the 300 SLR that won the Mille Miglia.

It was front-mid engined (where the engine block is squarely behind the front axles), to give more neutral front/rear weight distribution.
It was a spaceframe design.
The car had an air brake and drum brackes.
The ultra light body was made from Magnesium.

The only infammous thing I can find is the 1955 Le Mans crash.
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xpensive wrote:Something to do with a crash into the spectators at Le Mans in 1955 perhaps?
I believe the 300SLR and the W196 "Type Monza" to be two different vehicles? The cars in the picture look to be single-seaters and that photo looks like Reims 1954...?

Maybe they were the only F1's with enclosed wheels?
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