1956 Duncan Hamilton Le Mans Racing Driver Caricature Sallon Print - Motorsport Jaguar C-Type Winner - Silverstone Healey - 11 x 7.75 in

Professionally framed 1956 caricature print of Duncan Hamilton, the celebrated British racing driver known for his Le Mans victory. "It was at Silverstone in 1950 that DUNCAN HAMILTON first gained notice with an Austin Healey. In 1953, he achieved fame as co-driver with Tony Rolt of the winning C-type Jaguar at Le Mans. One year later this partnership missed repeating their victory by 90 seconds after a dramatic duel with Ferrari-a marque Hamilton later drove for." Visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53836230 for more People prints. **Background** Hamilton was known for his larger-than-life personality and was rumoured to have consumed champagne before his 1953 Le Mans victory, though this was disputed by co-driver Tony Rolt. **About Your Purchase:** This is an ORIGINAL print taken from Motor Racing Drivers Past and Present published by Shell-Mex & B.P.Ltd. in 1956 to mark their 60th Anniversary. Sixty eight pen pictures of characters within motor sport drawn by Sallon of the Daily Mirror. It is not a modern reprint or reproduction. - This print is sold professionally framed and ready for hanging. **Condition:** Good. Consistent with age. **Returns & Shipping** - **Returns:** No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - **Packaging:** All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1-3 days - US/EU delivery within 5-12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7-21 days