Riverside Records: “Riverside Flies B.O.A.C. to the Races”

The incredible sounds of the two greatest Grand Prix cars ever built: The W125 and W163, driven in special demonstration at Oulton Park, England (recorded at Oulton Park, England at the meeting of the Vintage Sports Car Club, June 27 & 28, 1958).

Side 1

  • The W163 warming up and at speed in the rain
  • Peter Collins: comments and advice to Tony Brooks on characteristics of the cars
  • Brooks takes off in the W163; Interview with Collins
  • The W125 at speed, Brooks driving.
  • Brooks: comments on the W125, comparisons with W163 and with contemporary Grand Prix cars

Side 2

  • History of the W125 and W163; told by Carl Kling to Wolfgang Robinow
  • Both cars fired up at the starting grid; the start; at speed