Racing Silver (1985)

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More than one hundred years ago the winner of the very first motor race was a Panhard-Levassor using a Daimler engine made under licence. Ever since that day in 1884, German engineering has come to the forefront of motorsport time and again, especially under the distinctive mantle of Racing Silver. Now you can join motoring authority Neville Hay for a fascinating journey through the archives of Mercedes, Benz and Auto Union from 1900 to the late Sixties, plus a look at Porsche and BMW, as he sheds light on the innovative design, construction and magnificent drivers which brought these manufacturers extraordinary success in Grand Prix and sports car racing during those exciting years. Watch in awe and admiration as these spectacular silver machines wing their way to victory with legendary reliability. This incredible movie features racing legends Moss, Fangio, Caracciola, Lang and Nuvolari at the wheel.

Director: Michael J. Churchill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
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Screenplay

Production: Neville Hay Production
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en

Keywords

motorsport

More Films by Director: Michael J. Churchill
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Racing Silver about?
More than one hundred years ago the winner of the very first motor race was a Panhard-Levassor using a Daimler engine made under licence. Ever since that day in 1884, German engineering has come to the forefront of motorsport time and again, especially under the distinctive mantle of Racing Silver. Now you can join motoring authority Neville Hay for a fascinating journey through the archives of Mercedes, Benz and Auto Union from 1900 to the late Sixties, plus a look at Porsche and BMW, as he sheds light on the innovative design, construction and magnificent drivers which brought these manufacturers extraordinary success in Grand Prix and sports car racing during those exciting years. Watch in awe and admiration as these spectacular silver machines wing their way to victory with legendary reliability. This incredible movie features racing legends Moss, Fangio, Caracciola, Lang and Nuvolari at the wheel.
Who directed Racing Silver?
Racing Silver was directed by Michael J. Churchill.
Who stars in Racing Silver?
Racing Silver stars Neville Hay.
How long is Racing Silver?
Racing Silver has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Racing Silver?
Racing Silver is a Documentary film.
Where was Racing Silver produced?
Racing Silver was produced in United Kingdom.