Stewart Lewis-Evans, (10) Connaught B. With white hat Tony Vandervell, head of the Vanwall Formula One racing team. Grand Prix Monaco 1957.   When Vandervell was asked why he ploughed his fortune into building a British Grand Prix team he said, dismissively, \'Some people play golf; I play cars.\' B But for him it was a lot more serious than that: the honour of Great Britain was at stake, and he was determined to beat Ferrari and Maserati. (Moss Racing Life p.18)1.) Tony Vandervell could be a difficult man, but as long as his cars were winning he was happy. (Moss Racing Life p.18)3 - Photo by Edward Quinn

Stewart Lewis-Evans, (10) Connaught B. With white hat Tony Vandervell, head of the Vanwall Formula One racing team. Grand Prix Monaco 1957. When Vandervell was asked why he ploughed his fortune into building a British Grand Prix team he said, dismissively, 'Some people play golf; I play cars.' B But for him it was a lot more serious than that: the honour of Great Britain was at stake, and he was determined to beat Ferrari and Maserati. (Moss Racing Life p.18)1.) Tony Vandervell could be a difficult man, but as long as his cars were winning he was happy. (Moss Racing Life p.18)3


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