The Silver Arrows Story The history of Grand Prix Motor Racing through the lives of its greatest drivers, people and...
The Silver Arrows
1934 – 1939. Come and join us as we go back in time to a period when giants raced the tracks of Europe and America. While the shadows of war became ever darker and despots strove to pervert the talents of men for their own evil purposes; the spirit of great sportsman, Italian, British, French and German could not be diminished. Known as the Silver Arrows (die Silberpfeile), they were the fastest racecars the world had ever seen.
The iconic 300 SL Roadster needs no introduction, as it is one of the most coveted and revered sports cars...
The Die Silberpfeile Cars We waited again. Then they came. Far away in the distance we heard an angry, deep-throated roaring – as someone once remarked, like hungry lions impatient for the arena. A few moments later, Manfred von Brauchitsch, red helmeted, brought a great, silver projectile snaking down the hill,...
The Important People Behind The Silver Arrows As part of our ongoing series, we take a look at the history...
Nineteen thirty-five was an excellent Grand Prix season, the best against strong and varied opposition that Mercedes-Benz enjoyed in Year...
The Circuits Dominated by The Silver Arrows Avus Length: 19.29 km (11.98 miles) Fastest Lap: Rosemeyer (1937) – 276.32 km/h (171.74 mph) The name of the trace is actually the initials of the proper name; Automobil Verkehrs und Ubungs Strasse which translates roughly to Automobile Traffic and Practice Street. Plans for the...