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Greetings Card : 24 HEURES DU MANS-1906
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24 HEURES DU MANS-1906
The Renault sport car of driver Ferenc Szisz is prepared, as Renault chairman Louis Renault (R) looks on, before the first Grand de l Automobile Club de France (ACF) in Le Mans 26 June 1906. Szisz wins the competition that will become the " 24 hours of Le Mans".
Photo prise le 26 juin 1906 avant le depart du premier Grand Prix de l Automobile Club de France (ACF), qui deviendra les 24 heures du Mans. A l extreme droite, Louis Renault surveille la mise en marche de la Renault de Ferenc Szisz, par le mecanicien Martau. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO / OFF / STF
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite greeting cards from Media Storehouse's AFP collection. This card features the iconic image of "24 HEURES DU MANS-1906" by STF from Agence France-Presse (AFP). Witness the thrilling moment as Renault chairman Louis Renault looks on as driver Ferenc Szisz prepares for the first Grand de l'Automobile Club de France (ACF) in Le Mans, 1906. This vintage photograph captures the excitement and innovation of the early days of motorsport. Perfect for the motorsport enthusiast or history buff in your life, this card is sure to impress and delight.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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In this photo print, we are transported back in time to the year 1906, on the eve of a historic racing event that would shape the future of motorsports forever. The setting is Le Mans, France, where anticipation fills the air as the Renault sport car of driver Ferenc Szisz is meticulously prepared for what will become known as "24 heures du Mans" or "24 hours of Le Mans". Standing by his creation with an air of pride and excitement is none other than Louis Renault himself, chairman of Renault. With a watchful eye and unwavering determination etched across his face, he observes every detail being attended to by Szisz's mechanic Martau. Little did they know at that moment that their efforts would be rewarded beyond measure. As history unfolded its pages, it was Szisz who emerged victorious from this inaugural Grand Prix de l'Automobile Club de France (ACF), paving the way for one of the most prestigious endurance races in existence today. This remarkable photograph captures not only a significant milestone in automotive history but also encapsulates the spirit and passion that drives individuals like Louis Renault to push boundaries and achieve greatness. It serves as a timeless reminder of how dreams can turn into reality through dedication, skill, and sheer determination.
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