

The lost gamble
It’s hard to imagine a comparable situation in the modern era. Were it to arise, the most likely outcome would be lawyers insulating their bank accounts with another dense layer…
Some of Hutchison’s 1947 Successes with the Alfa-Romeo
May Prescott. – 4th fastest time (48.49 sec.). International Bo’ness – 1st, 3-litre racing class and 2nd fastest time (38.90 sec.). June Shelsley Walsh – 2nd fastest time (43.21 sec.).
Bouley Bay. – Tie for 4th fastest time (62.5 sec.).
Poole. – 1st, unlimited racing cars, and f.t.d. (36.69 sec.).
Southsea. – 1st, 3-litre racing class, and 2nd fastest time (27.06 sec.).
September Shelsley Walsh – 3rd, 1½ – 3-litre racing class, and 4th fastest time (39.10 sec.).