F1 Print "Historic Start" British GP 1948

Product Description

The field gets away in the 1948 RAC Grand Prix on October 2nd 1948; the first ever event on the disused wartime airfield at Silverstone. Winner of the race was Luigi Villoresi in the works 4CLT Maserati number 18; who started at the back of the grid with his team-mate Alberto Ascari; who finished second; as their cars had arrived too late to practice. Michael Turner was a young spectator at the race; & has painted the scene for the BRDC to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the circuit. His atmospheric painting provides a lasting reminder of the early beginnings of this famous track & a striking contrast with today`s Grand Prix scene. This is a limited edition of 500 grand prix art prints; produced from the original picture. Measures 50 x 43cm. Each print is individually signed & numbered by the artist. Please allow a few extra days for delivery on this item.