Vintage 1950 Le Mans 24 Hours Race Program.
Near mint condition!
A GREAT set from only the second post-WW2 running of the 24 Heures du Mans.
The colour illustration on the cover is from the hand of Andre Galland, who also drew the 1949 version and a good number of cover illustrations for the pre-war programs.
1950 was a year of renewal at Le Mans. The facilities that were destroyed during the war and were rebuilt for the 1949 race are highlighted on the cover of the 1950 program.
Clearly visible are the right-hand turn passing under the footbridge and the pressbox on the inside of that turn.
This set consists of the following:
All in all, the best 1950 Le Mans program that we were ever able to offer for sale!
The booklet measures some 10.5 x 25 cm and contains 164 pages filled to the brim with information of the cars, the drivers, previous editions of the race, the track and of course great contemporary advertising.
The race was quite a disaster for Ferrari, following the glorious victory of Luigi Chinetti the previous year, as none of the 5 entered Ferraris made it to the finish...
The race was won by Louis and Jean-Louis Rosier in their Talbot Lago T26GS with a total of 256 laps to their name.
For the full results of this race, please see 24 Heures du Mans results 1950.
Only 1 available.
Vintage 1955 Le Mans Mini Race Poster.
June 11 & 12, 1955.
With the prices of an original 1955 poster going into the many thousands of US$ now, this vintage original mini poster might be an excellent alternative for your collection.
These mini posters carry two arabic gum stripes on the front so it could be attached to the inside of a (car) window.
EXTREMELY SCARCE!
It measures approximately:5 x 3.5 inches13 x 8.5 cm
Mint condition for its age!
The 1955 edition of the 24 Heures du Mans is of course most infamous for the horrendous accident with Pierre Levegh's Mercedes which crashed into the main grandstand.
The race was won by Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb in their Jaguar D-Type (S/N XKD505) with a total of 307 laps to their name.
The event was equally dramatic for Ferrari as NONE of the 5 entered cars made it to the finish...
For the full results of this race, please see 24 Heures du Mans results 1955.
Vintage Original 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Program Booklet.
The booklet measures some 10.5 x 25 cm, counts 148 pages and is filled to the brim with information of the cars, the drivers, previous editions of the race, the track and of course great contemporary advertising.
The design of the 1955 program cover came from world-renowned motorsport artist Geo Ham who opted for the symbolic approach. The place is the Les Hunaudieres straight with the major contenders (Ferrari, Jaguar and Cunningham) storming towards the Mulsanne corner with the pedal to the metal...
Very good condition for its age with some minor foxing to the covers and comes complete with an "Ozo Fuels" page marker and reproduction tableau de pointage.
Vintage 1959 photo of Ferrari 250 LWB Berlinetta TdF S/N 1321GT at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
This is a vintage 1959 photo of the Garage Francorchamps entered Ferrari 250 TdF of Jean Beurlys & "Elde" during the 1959 running of the 24 Heures du Mans.
The duo managed 297 laps which was good for a 1st in class and 3rd overall behind the 2 Aston Martins of Shelby/Salvadori & Trintignant/Frere thus making it the highest placed Ferrari (!).
As far as known, this was the car's last racing outing and it now seems to reside in the USA.
The photo measures some 29.5 x 20 cm or 12 x 8 inches and is in near mint condition bar (non-sticky!) glue residue on the back.
The back carries NO references to the photographer.
This is a vintage print, i.e. printed shortly after the original image was captured on film.
Vintage Original 1959 Nurburgring 1000 KM Rennen Poster.
Excellent condition for its age with a small part missing at the top.
Great artwork of a Ferrari Testa Rossa "leading the pack".
It measures approximately 83.5 x 59.5 cm or 33 x 24 inches.
The race was won by Stirling Moss & Jack Fairman on Aston Martin DBR1/300 (S/N 1) in 7 Hours, 33 Minutes and 18 seconds.
Vintage 1963 COLOR photo of Ferrari 250 GTO S/N 4153GT at the 24 Heures du Mans 1963.
This is a vintage 1963 color photo of the Ferrari 250GTO of Pierre Dumay and "Elde" (Leon Dernier) en route to 4th overall in the 1963 running of Les 24 heures du Mans (the car's maiden race !).
The Ferrari has an extensive racing history and now seems to reside in Germany.
The photo measures some 17.5 x 12 cm or 7 x 4.5 inches and is in good condition bar pin holes on the 4 corners of the white border.
The back carries NO photographer's stamp.
Vintage 1963 Le Mans 24 Hours Qualifying Poster.
April 6 & 7, 1963.
38 x 60 cm.15 x 23.5 inches.
Mint condition for its age.
This poster advertised the "3eme Criterium International de Vitesse Motocycliste 300 - 500 cc" which was of course a motorcycle race AND the tests / qualifying sessions for the upcoming 24 Heures du Mans.
The artwork shows an artist impression (by Beligond) of a motorcycle racing side by side with a Ferrari sportscar.
The race itself was won by Lorenzo Bandini & Ludovico Scarfiotti in their Nr 21 Ferrari 250 P S/N 0814 with a total of 339 laps to their name.
For the full results of this race, please see 24 Heures du Mans results 1963.
This poster will be shipped, rolled, in a sturdy tube.
Vintage Original 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans Poster.
June 15 & 16, 1963
Measures approximately:40 x 57 cm15.5 x 22.5 inches
Absolutely stunning, totally mint condition.
The 1963 Le Mans poster is part of the so-called "Major Illustrators" era in Le Mans posters which lasted from 1954 - 1963 and in which the cream of the crop of French motorsport illustrators such as Geo Ham, Jeudon and Michel Beligond were hired for the design of the race posters.
The poster shows a fantastic image, by G. Laygnac, of the winning make of the previous year, Ferrari.
Although the 1962 winner is depicted, the poster is of a much more symbolic nature than previous years.
The idea of time is overwhelmingly present, as is that of speed which is symbolized by the whirlpool.
This poster marked the end of an era after which illustrations would be replaced by photographs.
The race itself was won by Lorenzo Bandini and Ludovico Scarfiotti in their Nr 21 Ferrari 250 P S/N 0814 with a total of 339 laps to their name.
Eldé Ferrari Memorabilia (Leon Dernier)
Ferrari Brochures Literature Memorabilia Manuals Shop
