1952 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 20th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 14–15 June 1952 at Circuit de la Sarthe.
The winning Mercedes 300SL W194 No. 21 in 2023. The doors, previously just gullwing windows, had to be enlarged for the 24 race
Mercedes 300SL W194 No. 22 with air brake applied. It was not allowed in the race.
Nash-Healey of Johnson/Wisdom, which finished 3rd overall and won the S 5.0 class
Tom Cole (left) next to the Ferrari 225 S he drove in the race
Peter Nield Whitehead was a British racing driver. He was born in Menston, Yorkshire and was killed in an accident at Lasalle, France, during the Tour de France endurance race. A cultured, knowledgeab
Whitehead (ERA R10B) takes the flag to win the 1938 Australian Grand Prix
Whitehead takes the flag to win the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans race