July 3, 1938

Rudolf Caracciola lights up the rear tyres of his Mercedes W154 off the line

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October 22, 1937

Manfred von Brauchitsch at the wheel of his Mercedes Benz

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July 25, 1937

Rudolf Caracciola wins the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring

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July 25, 1937

Rudolf Caracciola and Manfred von Brauchitsch

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