Did you know? Fangio in model A

[ratamahata]

Did you know that 5-time F1 champion at the beginning of his racing career piloting a model a Ford 1929 speedster (25-10-36) and later (13-12-36) a 1930 model A speedster...




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[gilitos]

would love to know details about motor and chassis mods (if any)! Any data on performance?

 

[ratamahata]

Both cars were standard because the races were in this form, only changed the body...
Here the links...

http://www.museofangio.com/es/autos/7-ford-a-1929-de-bianculli/
http://www.museofangio.com/es/autos/32-ford-a-1930-de-ialea/

 

[MrTube]

Did anyone else notice how low his tire pressure was in the 3rd and 4th pictures?

Wonder why that was? All 4 look equal.

 

[ratamahata]

may be for the dirt track!!

 

[Jim Brierley]

The man always did show a lot of class!

 

[rob mcdonald]

Did anyone else notice how low his tire pressure was in the 3rd and 4th pictures?

Wonder why that was? All 4 look equal.

Maybe tied car down on trailor and then inflated to tighten straps. Just a guess..
Nice observation on your part