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Brooklands racetrack, Weybridge, Surrey, 30 April 1927.

Photo of Brooklands racetrack, Weybridge, Surrey, 30 April 1927.

Racing cars lined up for the start of the Junior Grand Prix of the Junior Car Club's Spring Meeting. The race was won by HW Purdy driving a 1500cc Bugatti Type 37 at 55.47 mph; second was AG Frazer-Nash (1500cc Frazer Nash, 54.99 mph) and third was Hendy (750cc Austin 7, 47.7 mph). Pictured from left to right are: JHS Wilson (750cc Austin 7), HN Thompson (750cc Austin 7), Hendy, CMC Turner (Gwynne 8), Dunfee (1100cc Salmson), R Plunket-Green (1500cc Frazer Nash), Urquart Dyke (1500cc Alvis) and MacDonald (1500cc Alvis).

Picture Reference: 10309652
Subject: TRANSPORT > Road Transport > Motor Racing
Credit: NMeM - Kodak Collection

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