1955 Le Mans disaster
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On 11 June 1955, a multi-vehicle collision occurred during the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans in Sarthe, France, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 82 to 84 people. The disaster occurred at the Circuit
Police and bystanders searching for survivors in the aftermath of the crash
Le Mans Memorial Plaque
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR is a two-seat sports racing car that took part in the 1955 World Sportscar Championship before a catastrophic crash and fire at Le Mans later that year ended its domination p
1955 Le Mans disaster
…and had an experienced driver lineup including Formula 1 Ferrari driver Mike Hawthorn. After gaining success in F1, Mercedes-Benz had debuted its new 300 SLR in that year's World Sportscar Championship, including a record-setting win at the Mille Miglia for Stirling Moss. The 300 SLR featured a body made of…
Mercedes Benz 300 SLR 1955
Stirling Moss drives the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of former Mercedes racing teammate Juan Manuel Fangio at the Nürburgring in 1977
Gull-wing doors and side pipes were signature features of the Uhlenhaut Coupé
Uhlenhaut Coupé with No. 15 in Sweden