Collection

Mechanics at work

PART OF:
Zoltan Glass Archive
Made:
1934 in Germany
photographer:
Zoltan Glass
Mechanics working on Mercedes-Benz W25 record-breaking coupe

Mechanics working on Mercedes-Benz W25 record-breaking coupe
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

A photograph of a group of mechanics working on Mercedes-Benz W25 record-breaking coupe racing car, taken by Zoltan Glass in 1934.

In 1934 German driver Rudolf Caracciola (1901-1959) established a world record in the car, covering a measured mile in 30.71 seconds from a standing start.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Zoltan Glass Collection
Object Number:
1991-5018/668
Materials:
paper
type:
photograph and digital positive from celluloid negative
copyright:
National Science and Media Museum
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford

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