Re: 1949 Porsche Gmund Cars

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Some history behind 2 pictures recently posted by Vance (356)
The first one represent the talentuous and very nice looking Belgium pilot Gilberte Thirion

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Some more pics to this great driver

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The second one represent Gilberte and his father Max Thirion in May 1952 after they finished 5th overall and first in class of the Soleil de Cannes rallye at the wheel of Gilberte Gmund 356/2 GT 061

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Another pic of this same car at the same rallye taken from Jacques Mertens site Porsche356sl.com

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Sorry wrong post
the above pic represent the same car 356/2 061 but at arrival of the 1952
Liege Rome Liege race that this car won driven by Helmut Polensky and Walter Schlutter
Gilberte Thirion is seen in between the winning team
Here the correct pic

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Great stuff as always Gerard and few photos of Gilberte I had not seen before. Thank you!

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[S.J.Szabo]

So, I would ask those who would know: What was the axle-limiting technique of choice at the Gmund racer stage?

Limit straps?

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