036 Alta 61 S Single Seater (1937) by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Alta 61 IS (1937) Engine 19600cc Supercharged Race Number 301 Ian Baxter ALTA SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157624396335835 This car was built specifically for Phillip Junker by Geoffry Taylor for Junker to compete at the 1937 Isle of Man RAC International 1.5 litre Trophy Race. Sadly Junker was killed in practice when he collided with a lamppost. The cars next owner was George Abecassis (who went on to co-found the HWM race team) Abecassis was a very successful with the Alta, one their major victories being the 1938 Imperial Trophy at the Crystal Palace. This Alta has been used as a competition car now for almost 90 years Diolch am 95,784,152 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,784,152 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-036