N° 422 Von Frankenberg / Bendix on Porsche 356 undergoing the breaking and starting test. Cars will have to accelerate as fast as possible for 200 metres from a standing start, and then pull up in the shortest possible distance, for the cars have to keep a line between the axles. Rallye Monte Carlo 1953.

At the 1953 Rallye Monte Carlo, the Porsche 356 of Richard von Frankenberg and Heinrich Bendix is poised for the braking and starting test. Bearing race number 422, the dark coupe is positioned on a paved course under a gantry with banners for sponsors Mintex and Marchal. The test required drivers to accelerate 200 metres from a standing start and then stop in the shortest possible distance, all while keeping the car’s axles within a marked line. Large crowds of spectators and officials observe from the sidelines.

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Cars, Racing, Rallye

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