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Tag Archives: Raymond Sommer

1947 ARSENAL CTA GRAND PRIX CAR PART 1

WHAT DOES THE post-war French Arsenal CTA grand prix car have in common with a locomotive? At first thought, it isn’t the robustness of its construction nor the success of … Continue reading

September 21, 2020 · Leave a comment

ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900B SPECIALE TIPO LE MANS

RAYMOND SOMMER’S straw-hatted participation in the 1938 Le Mans race was cited two days ago. Today I am delighted to follow up with an essay on the car he drove, … Continue reading

May 18, 2016 · 7 Comments