Today, HWM may only be known to enthusiasts, but in 1950 it was probably the best-known British racing team in this country and frequently competed in major events. With the HWM Alta 2000, the British team brought a Formula 2 car to the races, which was driven with some success by Stirling Moss and Rudolf Fischer, among others. This report tells the story of the HWM Alta 2000 from 1950 and shows it in current and historical footage.