1956 Lord Selsdon Caricature Sallon Print - Le Mans 24-Hour Winner - Ferrari Racing Driver - Vintage Motorsport Illustration - 11 x 7.75 in

Professionally framed original 1956 colour caricature print of Lord Selsdon (Hon. Peter Mitchell-Thomson), the celebrated British racing driver and motorsport figure. The print features text identifying Lord Selsdon and noting his greatest achievement - winning the 1949 Le Mans 24-Hour Race with Luigi Chinetti driving a Ferrari. It also mentions his pre-war racing with Frazer-Nash cars and his directorship of H.R.G alongside the renowned pre-war driver "Taso" Mathieson. The print is numbered "60" and shows some age-appropriate discoloration in the upper right portion, consistent with its vintage nature. Visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53836230 for more People prints. **Background** Lord Selsdon's 1949 Le Mans victory was particularly notable as it was Ferrari's first win at the prestigious endurance race, marking the beginning of the Italian marque's legendary status in motorsport history. **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, one of 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