Briggs Cunningham (1907-2003), heir to a considerable fortune, was passionate about motor and nautical competitions. It pursues the objective of winning the biggest international events in both disciplines with American machines and crews. So, off to Le Mans in 1950 with 2 Cadillac Series 61s including a barely modified coupe. The second, on the other hand, swapped its heavy body for an aluminum body: 700 kg gained. But his brutal style, to say the least, earned him the nickname “The Monster”! Ranked 10th and 11th, the result is honorable but far from a victory that will always elude Cunningham in Sarthe. Unlike the America's Cup won in 1958!