Archive for February 2012
Poster Art – Jim Clark Lotus 1967
On my hunt for cool Classic F1 art for my new house I came across this excellent picture of Jim Clark giving it some and getting air. It’s not something you see in modern F1 which is a real shame. You can buy this in various sizes at onpole.com – http://www.onpole.com/classic_f1_grand_prix/f1_poster_jim_clark_lotus_1967-c84117p76622.html
Read MoreIt’s not a classic f1 car but #no3 – Lamborghini 400 GT Interim (1967)
I was looking for a Lamborghini to post and found this and you can buy it at http://www.europeanvintagecarcompany.com/vehicle_details.php?VehicleID=327 Only 23 of these cars were ever built so I couldn’t find many pics. Here is a shot taken from the wikipedia entry for this car. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_400GT
Read MoreFound on ebay – 18th RAC BRITISH GRAND PRIX 1965 ENTRY BADGE AND ENAMEL BADGE
When looking about on ebay I came across this Entry Badge and Enamel Badge. From the listing This is a stewards enclosure and pits entry badge that i was issued with on the 10/7/1965 for the silverstone grand prix [ price on back 50 shillings ] a lot of money !!! I used…
Read MoreClassic F1 Car for sale – 1980 Williams FW07B
The Williams FW07B was the car that took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Championship – the first World Championship for Williams, and driver Alan Jones. Designed by Patrick Head, the FW07 design was so successful that it remained competitive for 3 years. CAR NOW SOLD Price not listed
Read MoreThis day in F1 History – 2 Time F1 World Champ Graham Hill was born
Norman Graham Hill the two time Formula 1 champion better know as Graham Hill was born on this day 15th of February 1929. More posts on Graham Hill to come. Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Hill
Read MorePoster Art – MONACO GRAND PRIX 1965
Whilst still on the hunt for Classic F1 poster art for my new house, I am still finding myself spending too much time on http://www.retroformula1.com/ looking at their great posters. This is another great Monaco GP poster. You can pick it up for yourself here http://www.retroformula1.com/Grand_Prix_Posters/formula1_monaco65_SHOP.html
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