Vintage 1966 24 Heures du Mans Race Poster.
June 18 & 19, 1966.
It measures approximately:
40 x 60 cm.
15.5 x 23.5 inches.
This poster is in very good condition for its age with strong and vivid colors but it does have a good number of pinholes which just add to the character without distracting from the overall appearance.
This poster is part of the so-called "Modern Photographic Approach" era in Le Mans posters which lasted from 1964 - 1971.
The poster is based on a photo taken by Le Mans photographer Andre Delourmel and shows the 1965 pack under braking for the Tertre Rouge section of the track. In the background the famous Dunlop bridge is clearly visible. The photo was heavily touched up for use on the poster and the touch-ups have been done with paint on an original photo with out-of-focus edges.
The race was won by New-Zealanders Bruce McLaren & Chris Amon in their Shelby American entered Ford MKII S/N 1046 with a total of 360 laps to their name.
For the full results of this race, please see 24 Heures du Mans results 1966.
This poster will be shipped, rolled, in a sturdy tube.
This poster is VERY scarce and we only have 1 available.