Sport Poster Magny Cours Motor Racing France Midcentury Mode...

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Sport Poster Magny Cours Motor Racing France Midcentury Modern Volant Shell . Original vintage motor racing poster for the Volant Shell steering wheel competition sponsored by Shell and Sport Auto magazine to find and train new young drivers at the Magny Cours race track in France from 15-17 November 1965. Fantastic mid-century modern design featuring purple and teal illustrations of different motor racing cars and the event information "Magny Cours 15 16 17 Novembre Sport Auto Marche Volent Shell coupe des journalistes Trophee CEIDA NSU" with the logo below. Built in 1960 by the then village mayor Jean Bernigaud as a kart track and a racing car and motorcycle racing circuit, the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours underwent a major six-year development after this 1965 event; in 1986 the Bernigaud family sold the circuit and it was developed into a Formula One track, hosting the first F1 French Grand Prix in 1991; the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours continues to host national motor racing and international championship events. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 79x51, year of printing: 1965.

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Auction Date: 12th Nov 2022 at 2pm

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12th Nov 2022 2pm (Lots 1 to 464)