The accident at Sainte-Dévote: Reg Parnell, (72) Aston Martin DB3, Anthony Hume, (84) Allard J7, Robert Manzon, (56) Simca Gordini T15S, Stirling Moss, (78) Jaguar C. The Aston engine of Parnell blows up in the Ste-Devote and aligns his car against the straw bales, Stagnoli brakes too hard and does a double spin. Moss, Jaguar C-Type XKC 003 and Manzon find an obstructed road, spin and end up against the poor Aston, then Hume spins and reverses into the pile. Fortunately nobody gets hurt. Moss restarted after the accident, but got a black flag for receiving outside help. Monaco Grand Prix 1952, transformed into a race for sports cars. This was a two day event, the Sunday, Prix Monte Carlo, for the up to 2 litres (Prix de Monte Carlo), the Grand Prix, Monday for the bigger engines, (Monaco Grand Prix).

A chaotic pile-up unfolds at the Sainte-Dévote corner during the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix, run that year for sports cars. The incident began when the engine of Reg Parnell’s Aston Martin DB3 (#72) failed, sending steam billowing from its block. The blocked track ensnared several drivers, including Robert Manzon in his Simca Gordini (#56), Stirling Moss in a Jaguar C-Type, and Anthony Hume in an Allard J7. While spectators watch, a lone car navigates the wreckage. All drivers escaped injury, though Moss was later disqualified for receiving outside assistance.

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