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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lance_ReventlowLance Reventlow - Wikipedia

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   Lance Graf von Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow, (February 24, 1936 – July 24, 1972) was a British-born American entrepreneur, racing driver and heir to the Woolworth fortune. Reventlow was the only child of heiress Barbara Hutton and her second husband, Count Kurt Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow.

   • Years active: 1959–1972
   • Died: July 24, 1972 (aged 36), Aspen, Colorado, U.S.

   • Born: Lance George William Detlev Graf Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow, February 24, 1936, London, England
   • Resting place: Woodlawn Cemetery

2. www.nytimes.com › 1972/07/26 › archivesLance Reventlow, Barbara Hutton's Son, Killed - The New York ...

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   Jul 26, 1972 · ASPEN, Colo., July 25 (UPI) —Lance Reventlow, heir to the Woolworth fortune and son of Barbara Hutton, one of the world's richest women, was killed with three other persons yesterday in the...

3. www.hemmings.com › racing-heroes-lance-reventlowRacing Heroes - Lance Reventlow - Hemmings

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   Jun 19, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lance Reventlow, a wealthy heir who became a racing driver, constructor and entrepreneur. Discover how he created the Scarab sports racer and attempted to build America's first Formula One car.

   • Author: Kurt Ernst

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5. www.hagerty.com › media › automotive-historyHow the Woolworth heir built Scarab and beat Ferrari - Hagerty

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   Sep 12, 2022 · Learn how Lance Reventlow, the son of a Hollywood star and a Woolworth heiress, created the legendary Scarab sports racer and challenged Ferrari in the 1950s. Discover the story behind the most fearsome American road-racing special and its tragic end.

6. collectorscarworld.com › lance-reventlow-scarabThe Story Of Lance Reventlow And His Legendary Scarab

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lance Reventlow, an American entrepreneur and racecar driver who founded Reventlow Automobiles Inc. and created the Scarab, a groundbreaking American sports car that competed against European rivals. Discover the history, design, and performance of the Scarab, as well as its chassis numbers and owners.

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   Who is Lance Reventlow?

   • While most fans of motorsport know of the story behind the Scarab sports racer, the story behind its creator is even more fascinating. Born to Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton and Danish Count von Haughwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow in February of 1936, Lance Reventlow never knew a normal family life.

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   How did Lance Reventlow die?

   • Tragically, Lance Reventlow’s life was cut short on July 24, 1972, when he died in a plane crash at the age of 36. However, his contributions to motorsports, particularly through the Scarab racecar, continue to be celebrated and revered among racing enthusiasts to this day.

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   Is Lance Reventlow a true story?

   • Lance Reventlow. Photo courtesy Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. If Lance Reventlow's life were a work of fiction, readers would find the details of his story too fantastic to believe. Born into a family of enormous wealth with ties to nobility, Reventlow would go on to success as a racing driver, race car constructor and entrepreneur.

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   Why did Lance Reventlow drive a scarab F1 car?

   • Lance Reventlow drives the Scarab F1 car at Riverside, 1960. Perhaps seeking more prestige or merely more speed, Reventlow abandoned the California sunshine for a season racing a rented Cooper Formula 2 car in Britain.

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8. www.speedsport.com › other-series › racing-historyMoney, Lance Reventlow & The Scarab - SPEED SPORT

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   Oct 5, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Lance Reventlow, a wealthy Hollywood playboy who pursued his passion for auto racing and built the first U.S.-made Formula One car. Discover how he overcame challenges, attracted top talent and influenced others in the sport.

9. time.com › archive › 6870823Sport: Lance's Legacy | TIME

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   Dec. 22, 1958. Lance Reventlow, a handsome, mop-headed youth of 22, was born to money and scheduled for regular space in the Sunday supplements. The son of Woolworth Heiress Barbara Hutton and...

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