Motor-Racing Drivers Past and Present – Believed Signed at 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours
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A rare and historically significant copy of Motor-Racing Drivers Past and Present, believed to be signed at the 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours by Reg Parnell, Roy Salvadori, Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins, and Willy Mairesse. This book offers a direct link to one of motorsport's golden eras.
The 1958 race, run in treacherous weather, was won by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill in a Ferrari 250 TR/58, while the signatories competed in various top-class machinery, including Hawthorn in a Ferrari 250 TR. The event remains a landmark in endurance racing history, and these signatures capture the personalities at its heart.
This collectible volume combines rare content with exceptional provenance, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of classic motorsport and 1950s Le Mans history. Ideal for display in a library, office, or motorsport collection.