Henry Wessells III Alfa Romeo Badge
Name/Title
Henry Wessells III Alfa Romeo BadgeEntry/Object ID
2024.14.46Description
Henry W. Wessells III would have worn the pin in the image. The following gives a brief idea of Mr. Wessells relationship with Alfa Romeos: Henry Walton Wessells III was an engineer and a passionate Alfa Romeo enthusiast. He began his relationship with Alfa Romeo in the early 1950s and was known for bringing the latest Alfa Romeos to the United States, often racing them both on and off the track. He was an active sports car racer during the golden age of sports car racing in the 1950s. Henry worked for the Budd Company, a pioneer in the fabrication of automobile and train bodies, which allowed him to combine his professional skills with his passion for automobiles. He was president of the Alfa Romeo race organization in 1992 and was well-known in the Alfa Romeo community.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - AutomobiliaCategory
Automobilia, Alfa Romeo, The Budd Company