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1956 D50 Streamliner - de Portago

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  1. demicami

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    Does anyone know the full story on the #16 car from 1956 French GP? Did de Portago race the #16 Streamliner during the race or did he just practice with it? Because I also see pics with him racing a short nose D50.

    I also know that this was practiced with a "T" on it by Castelloti.

    I'm confused.
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    The streamliner nose was tried in practice but was not raced.
     
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  3. demicami

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    Thank you!
     
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    Reims had two very long straights of well over 2km each, so top end speed was crucial. The blue car in the background is the Bugatti Type 251 aero car.
     
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    Thanks, I was wondering about the car in the background. Was never into Bugattis for some reason...just Ferraris :)
     
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  6. demicami

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    Does anyone have a pic of the back of this #16 car?

    Thanks
     
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    The Type 251 was a dud. I'm not sure it ever raced again.
     
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