Summer of 54 Nicholas Watts Signed Fangio Gonzales Hans Herrmann Kling Ltd Print

Description: "Summer of 54" by Nicholas Watts Original signatures of J.M.Fangio, Jose.F. Gonzales, Hans Herrmann, Karl Kling & Nicolas Watts Comes with: Authenticity Certificate - number 296/500 4 x original photos of the signings I have owned this since 1997 and was given it by Nick Watts when I used to work with him. Stored rolled and in superb condition. HistoryThe 1954 French Grand Prix marked the return of Mercedes to Grand Prix racing, and Nicholas Watts, as ever, has created a superb image showing the W196 cars of Juan Manuel Fangio and Karl Kling battling with the Ferrari of Jose Froilan Gonzalez. Fangio won the race ahead of Kling, but Gonzalez retired with engine trouble. This print is hand signed by the legend that is Fangio1) Juan Manuel Fangio, 2) Jose Frolian Gonzalez, 3) Karl Kling4) Hans Herrmann 5) Nicolas Watts Size approx :- 82 x 63cms The return of Mercedes Benz to Grand prix racing at the 1954 French Grand Prix caused a sensation when two of their W196 cars, under the control of the legendary team manager Alfred Neubauer, took the first two places driven by Juan Fangio and Karl Kling. Powered by straight eight fuel injected engines with desmodromic valve gear and clothed in magnificent streamlined bodywork, the race became a Mercedes demonstration as the opposition expired in futile pursuit of the new German "Stromlinienwagens". Eventual winner Fangio is shown in the early stages of the race leading his team mate Karl Kling who is overtaking the Ferrari 553 Squalo of Gonzalez, as they accelerate from Thillois corner, July 4th 1954, RheimsThe print will be sent in a suitably strong tube for the journey to it's new home. There will also be cushioning at each end of the tube to stop any movement during transit.

Price: 599 GBP

Location: Melton mowbray

End Time: 2025-01-11T16:12:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 42.07 GBP