Tag: Berliet
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When Did the Alco Racer Become the “Black Beast”?
The Alco Racer was officially nicknamed the Black Beast before participating in the 1911 Elgin National Trophy Race...which turned out to be be its last major race.
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Providence Journal: “Rehoboth’s Manny Souza’s Alco got a piece of the 500”
Providence Journal's Projo.com profiles Manny Souza's 1908 Alco Touring Car which participated in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Celebration of Automobiles on May 14-15, 2011:
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In Search of Alcos: #6 1912 Alco Touring Car at Fondation Berliet, Lyon France
Over the last 25 years, it has been widely written that there are only 12 original, rebuilt and restored Alcos that exist in museums and private collections. As requested by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I have been attempting to track down the Alco "12". As noted by Phil last…
Thanks to Howard Kroplick and http://www.vanderbiltcup races.com for Keeping American Automotive Racing History & my…