Alberto Crespo
Alberto Crespo, El Grafico del 02 de Febrero de 1951. Edicion 1643. This image is in the public domain because the copyright of this photograph, registered in Argentina, has expired. (Both at least 25 years have passed after the photograph was created, and it was first published at least 20 years ago, Law 11.723, Article 34 as amended, and Berne Convention Article 7 (4)).
Born: |
16 Jan 1920 |
Died: |
14 Aug 1991 |
Nationality: |
Argentina |
Grands Prix: | 0 (1952) |
Involved with Argentine motorsport administration until his death, Crespo started racing after World War Two in the long-distance road races that were prolific in his homeland, but later became a regular circuit racer with his own Alfa Romeo until the late 1950's. A decade later, he founded his camshaft specialist firm, Levas Crespo, which are still going strong now, expanding into a range of different automobile accessories. Alberto also worked as a consultant to a few drivers, including Juan Maria Traverso.
Biography last updated 26 Oct 2015