Albert Scherrer
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Born: |
28 Feb 1908 |
Died: |
05 Jul 1986 |
Nationality: |
Switzerland |
Grands Prix: | 1 (1953) |
Wealthy businessman who mainly raced locally and in hillclimbs. Based in Basle, Albert started racing shortly after World War Two, buying an Alfa Romeo BC-2300 and raced in club and support races before he then bought a Jaguar XK120 and proved capable in the higher profile races in his homeland, including taking a class win in the 1951 Prix de Berne. He hired a HWM-Alta for his home Grand Prix in 1953 before carrying on in hillclimbs for a few more years.
Biography last updated 19 Feb 2016