Schloss Dyck Classic Days 2015 - GTspirit
One of the highlights was the Auto Union Type D, which together with Mercedes’ Silver Arrows dominated Grand Prix racing in the 1930s. The V12-powered car was driven on the 2. 8-kilometre long course by five-times Le Mans winner Frank Biela. In addition to the legendary racing car with its unpainted aluminium body, Audi also brought the V8 Quattro to Schloss Dyck. The streamlined Mercedes was designed to combine speed and comfort in the long-distance race from Berlin to Rome in 1938. Therefore it was equipped with a lightweight aluminium body based on the knowledge of aerodynamics of its day. But the car never made to it Rome as the race was postponed and eventually cancelled due to the war. Almost hidden in an air-conditioned narrow pavilion was the Bugatti Type 41 Royale, one of the most expensive cars ever made. It may have been good for the car, but it failed to give the public a decent view of this rare car. Among the other cars which made their appearance on track or were displayed in the gardens, were a Jaguar D-Type, various Mercedes 300SLs, Peugeot’s. Source: gtspirit.com
