Jan de Vroom, early N.A.R.T. backer

I’ll look forward to the English version.

For those interested there’s an old article from Vanity Fair about JDV that can easily be found on line. I’d like to know your opinion of the article, @duki

 

As I can recall Ken Hutcheson obtained a few cars from de Vroom at one time, but I will have to dig out my old records on Kens cars to see which ones came from him.

 

I believe Fritz retired to Baldwin, NY. And Sicard came along after the era your speaking about. You might try the SCCA, they sanctioned many of the races you’re interested in.

 

Congratulations! Please let us know when there's a version in English.

 

Some possibilities would be Dalton, Bull and Octane Press, all specializing in automotive titles, but I would think your publisher would assist. Perhaps a publisher in the UK.

 

YESSSSSS!!!
Looks great.
Can't wait.

Marcel Massini

 

Tried to order it.
Seems shipping to Germany not possible.

 

you may contact them at:
[email protected]

 

Ordered mine!

Gr. Martin

 

That's probably a fair judgement, IMO

THe other thing to think about, in those times was a very hard line between "sports car owners" that went racing for fun and glory, and the paid drivers that reaced for the "brand" if you will, worldwide. Ferrari, Jaguar, an host of brands were building some outrageous Specials that looked pretty stock.

Mr. Chinetti had a foot in both worlds, and sent cars in both directions, into the hands of the best gentlemen racers, and often the were works models that had already seen a few track miles in Europe! and of course he comissioned some pretty wild Specials himself thru his access channels.

Congrats on your effort!
I also look forward to news of an English Edition.

Man, as that Vanity Fair piece shows, huge money doesn't always buy happiness.
It can kill you.

 

I certainly would not "know so much" without reading about the same period of your research.

Walt Hansgen is a another good thread thru that same period, with Jaguar...Amatuer, but then at Pro levels.

And James Glickenhaus is the modern version of Briggs Cunningham..
One still finds vintage periodicals in Houston, because of the cross pollination.

Rosebud Racing in Victoria, TX ending up with a '62 250GTO
AJ Foyt building Specials for Nassau Races, with the Mecoms

It's always taken "big money" but in those simpler times, that term itself had a simpler meaning!!!
Thanks so much for your reply!

The Internet made a big improvement in communication, but very glad your effort gathered some first hand interviews.
Thay are all very aged at this point.

 

The Auction Catalog of 8971 365P Speciale has some interesting tidbits from Coco.

It covers much the same ground, De Vroom beng the second owner, but points out that after shipping the car to France probably put more road miles on it than any other owner.

"I'm not entirely sure where his money came from, but it was never in short supply.........Along with George Arents, De Vroom was some of the money behind NART in the early years"

Great brochure on that particular car (and old news, to Marcel!)