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Vintage French 1920s Automotive Lap Clicker

Lot 196 | Global Icons: Memorabilia Online

Estimate: $200 - $300
| Offered Without Reserve
Offered Without Reserve

Vintage French 1920s Automotive Lap Clicker

Lot 196 | Global Icons: Memorabilia Online

Estimate: $200 - $300
| Offered Without Reserve
Offered Without Reserve
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Broad Arrow Auctions | Vintage French 1920s Automotive Lap Clicker
Broad Arrow Auctions | Vintage French 1920s Automotive Lap Clicker
Broad Arrow Auctions | Vintage French 1920s Automotive Lap Clicker
Broad Arrow Auctions | Vintage French 1920s Automotive Lap Clicker

Offered here is a rare and fascinating piece of early motorsport history: a 1920s lap clicker, designed to be mounted inside a race car to log laps completed during a race. This mechanical device that was often seen on cars at the Le Mans 24 Hours, captures the ingenuity of early automotive racing, when precision instruments were still being developed and every race was a test of both man and machine.

The clicker is hand crafted and operates with a satisfying tactile mechanism, allowing the driver to accurately record each lap with minimal distraction from the race. Its compact design reflects the practical requirements of early race cars, where every inch of space mattered.

It remains in remarkable condition for its age, showing the patina and wear consistent with heavy use and may require adjustment on the left hand dial. It would make an exceptional addition to any collection of motorsport memorabilia, automotive history, or vintage mechanical instruments.

Perfect for display in a garage, office, or motorsport-themed collection, this lap clicker offers a tangible connection to the golden era of racing, when every lap counted and technology was as much about skill as it was about speed.

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Matt Coles
Head of Consignments, Collectibles