Manfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes-Benz WBA 15th January 1972

15th January 1972

and designed a two-seater car

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Manfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes-Benz WBA 15th January 1972Manfred 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.