Manfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes-Benz WBA Jackie Stewart getting into a

Jackie Stewart getting into a Rover BRM turbine

View through an archway with three figures beneath it

Italian Parade in 'Little Italy' honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Emlyn Hughes with England's new caps Kenny Sanson and Laurie Cunningham 22nd May 1979

Manfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes-Benz WBA Jackie Stewart getting into aManfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes Benz, French Grand Prix, Montlhry, 1934. He was one of the most successful drivers of the Silver Arrows in the pre war era. He was invited to join the Mercedes team and became a works driver for them between 1934 1939. The Silver Arrow race cars set several speed records and obtained their name from their silver bodywork. They were originally white but had the paint removed in order to lower their weight.