Richard von Frankenberg (4 March 1922 inDarmstadt – 11 November 1973 in Beilstein[1]) was aGerman journalist and race car driver.[2]
In 1952 he created and published the (later) official Porsche magazineChristophorus (magazine). The visuals of the magazine were created by graphic artist Erich Strenger.For many years he remained editor-in-chief.[3]
He took part in many24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1950s, as well as in races atMille Miglia,Montlhery,Monza andNürburgring, often with aPorsche 550, the type of car he became famous for, when crashing over the banking of theAVUS in Berlin. The Porsche slid over the top and Frankenberg was thrown out, which was caught on photos likethis one. He survived with minor injuries – unlikeJean Behra who was killed in a similar accident in 1959.
Frankenberg was killed in a roadway accident in 1973 at age 51.[1]
References
edit- ^abRichard von Frankenberg
- ^The Observer page 20 Sunday 2 December 1962
- ^"70 years of Porsche Sports Cars - 70 years of Porsche Sports Cars". Archived fromthe original on August 13, 2018.
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