Manfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes-Benz Size:S: 40 x 30cm studying a paper held in

studying a paper held in one hand with a pipe in the other

View of houses and shops in Aldersgate Street

with a courtyard and further buildings of the British Museum visible in the background

Thomas Fleetwood

Manfred von Brauchitsch in a Mercedes-Benz Size:S: 40 x 30cm studying a paper held inManfred 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.