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From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1949

We recently went back to 1951 to revisit Ferrari’s first Formula 1 win. However, some argue that their first win actually occurred in 1948 at the Circuito del Garda. Even so, Ferrari had already won an F1 race at Silverstone in 1949, known as the BRDC International Trophy.

On this day, a large crowd gathered under the hot sun to watch an exciting 500cc single-seater race. Eric Brandon managed to hold off Stirling Moss and ‘Curly’ Dryden to secure victory. This was followed by a production car race, in which Jaguar emerged as the winner against Frazer Nash and Healey.

In the first heat of the main event, Alberto Ascari took an early lead in the “blunt and ugly” Ferrari 125. However, Prince Bira, a favorite among the fans, managed to overtake Ascari in his blue-and-yellow Maserati. Ascari quickly regained the lead after just two laps.

In the second heat, it was Luigi Villoresi in the other Ferrari who initially led the race. However, he was passed by Giuseppe Farina of Maserati on the fifth lap and couldn’t regain the lead. Meanwhile, veteran Peter Walker impressed the crowd as he joined the intense competition among the European drivers in his plucky little ERA car.

In the final race, which featured the fastest 26 out of 35 participants, Farina managed to close the gap between him and Ascari after 19 laps. However, he slid off the track, but admirably continued to push hard. In the end, Ascari and Ferrari emerged as the victors, winning by a margin of 1.8 seconds.

Unfortunately, the day was marred by the tragic news of ‘Jock’ Horsfall’s death. Horsfall had lost control of his car on an oil slick at Stowe.

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Witness the Transformative Power of a 1951 Daimler DB18 Convertible After Its First Wash and Detail

This stunning 1951 Daimler DB18 convertible had been patiently waiting in a garage for many years before its owner finally decided to part ways with it. With its rare right-hand drive configuration, this car boasts unique features such as suicide doors, a regal grille, and an elegant yet dignified profile. Recently, the owner generously donated this pre-war beauty to the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. To ensure it was presented in its best possible condition, the WD Detailing crew stepped in to work their magic.

Before embarking on its journey to its new home, the DB18 had to overcome its first hurdle – the challenge of being extracted from the confines of the garage. Thankfully, the tires, albeit deflated, still held air and allowed the convertible to easily roll onto the waiting trailer. Once it arrived at the WD Detailing shop, the first order of business was to rejuvenate those tires and restore the white walls to their former glory.