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The ERA was the creation of Raymond Mays and Peter Berthon who, after World War 2, went on to create the F1 BRM series of cars. The ERA, (English Racing Automobile), was very successful, its 1.5 liter supercharged engine producing some 250 horsepower and winning everywhere in the "Voiturette" formula. The "B" Types were originally produced in 1935. In total thirteen were manufactured and the machines were campaigned with some success. One of the best known privateers of the era, Prince Birabongse Bhanubandh, 'B. Bira' of Thailand. His three B-Types (Romulus, Remus and Hanuman) secured over 20 British and International vistories. This is the car as raced in 1938.


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