The 1956 1000 km Buenos Aires took place on 29 January, on the Autódromo Municipal-Avenida Paz,. It was the third running of the race, and once again, it was opening round of the F.I.A. World Sports C
Maserati 300S - similar to the car driven to victory by Moss/Menditéguy
Peter John Collins was a British racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. Collins won three Formula One Grands Prix across seven seasons. In endurance racing, Collins won the 12 H
Collins, in a Ferrari 801, is chased by Juan Manuel Fangio's Maserati 250F during the 1957 German Grand Prix.
Collins with Ferrari (centre background) shortly before the 1957 Mille Miglia
Collins (left) and teammate Mike Hawthorn celebrate with race winner Juan Manuel Fangio, after the 1957 German Grand Prix.