Vintage 1949 Le Mans 24 Hours Race Program.
Excellent but of course used condition.
Comes complete with the lap chart and an Air France ticket from London to Paris for the race!
A GREAT set from the first post WW2 running of the 24 Heures du Mans.
The colour illustration on the cover is from the hand of Andre Galland, who would also draw the 1950 version and a good number of cover illustrations for the pre-war programs.
The postwar period was full of hope for all nations. The flags were present but this time they surrounded the globe in a fraternal spirit. The race was no longer supposed to be a source of rivalry but of solidarity.
New flags were present on the illustration. From left to right and top to bottom: The United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium, France, The United States, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Italy and The Czech Republic.
The race was won by Luigi Chinetti and Lord Selsdon in their Ferrari 166 MM with a total of 235 laps to their name.
For the full results of this race, please see 24 Heures du Mans results 1949.
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