Boulogne-sur-Mer Motorcar Races

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This short footage „Boulogne-sur-Mer Motorcar Races” captures the first international victory of Hispano-Suiza cars. The race was won by Paolo Zuccarelli’s behind the wheel of 45CR.

The success of the 45CR led to demand for production version of the car and the result has become regarded as the first purpose-built sports car, the Hispano-Suiza Alphonso XIII.