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.
Only 1 available.
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 1963 photo of Ferrari 250 P S/N 0810 - 24 Heures du Mans - Mike Parkes / Umberto Maglioli.
This is a vintage photograph of the Ferrari 250P (# 22) of Mike Parkes & Umberto Maglioli during the April 6 & 7 1963 tests / qualification for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The duo would go on to finish 3rd in the race with a total of 323 Laps to their name.
S/N 810 survives to this date in the USA.
This is a so-called "wire photo" which was sent around the world by Interpress from Paris, France in April 1963 and comes complete with a brief description as shown in the scan.
The photo measures some 18 x 13 cm or 7 x 5 inches.
The back carries the stamp of Interpress.
Very good condition but with pinholes in the corners.
This is a vintage print, i.e. printed shortly after the original image was captured on film.
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.
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