Monday
Jan242011
Worm's Eye View: Auto Union C-type
Monday, January 24, 2011 at 8:32PM 
I don't recall exactly where I found this, but it's a really cool period photo I had never seen before showing the Auto Union C-type at speed. This might even be a record attempt on the Autobahn, given how straight the road is. I love these "worm's eye views" that were so popular in the 30s as a way to show the pure speed of the car hurtling towards you. The forced perspective is just fantastic!
tagged Auto Union, Autobahn, C-type, Photography in History
Auto Union, Autobahn, C-type, Photography in History
Reader Comments (2)
With those exhaust pipes, looks like it is a Auto union A-type.
By the way, Do you have any info about a speed record with a boat powered by an auto union engine? it was also driven by Hans Stuck
http://petrolhead.tumblr.com/post/432374098/hans-stuck-auto-union-v12-v16
Very interesting. I had never seen that boat before. Very cool (other than the swastika!)