Alex von der Becke (1907-1979)-caricature

Alex “Bill” von der Becke was a British racing driver. He raced at Donington, Montlhéry and also Le Mans, where he won the 1.5 litre class in 1933 in a Riley Nine Brooklands.

These caricatures were drawn by Frederick Gordon Crosby in 1935. The racing drivers shown were well-known to the British racing enthusiasts of that era, particularly due to their performances at the Brooklands track and major events on the continent.

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