Motor Racing Collection (#7)

Herbert Austin behind the wheel of a Wolseley, Gordon Bennett Cup eliminating trials, 1904. Also pictured are Campbell Muir and Bianchi

Bruce McLaren, New Zealand racing driver, car designer and engineer, 1961
Bruce McLaren (1937-1970), New Zealand racing driver, car designer and engineer, 1961

Jim Clark driving his Lotus 49 R3 DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands
Jim Clark driving his Lotus 49 R3 DFV to victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, 1967. Immediately behind Clark is Denny Hulmes Brabham-Repco which finished third

British racing driver Kenelm Lee Guinness in a 1914 Sunbeam Tourist Trophy car

Mercedes M72 / 94 of Louis Zborowski at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza
Mercedes M72/94 of Louis Zborowski at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1924. Zborowski was tragically killed when his car left the track at the Lesmo corner and hit a tree on lap 45

Healey Silverstone at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk 1953. Creator: Unknown
Healey Silverstone at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk 1953

American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp Creator
American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp

British racing driver George Bedford in a Hillman 10hp, 1921. Creator: Unknown
British racing driver George Bedford in a Hillman 10hp, 1921

French racing driver Arthur Durays De Dietrich, Gordon Bennett Cup, Auvergne, France, 1905. Duray finished the race in sixth place

British racing driver George Bedfords Hillman, Grand Prix de Voiturettes, Le Mans
British racing driver George Bedford driving a Hillman, Grand Prix de Voiturettes, Le Mans, France, 1921

British racing driver George Bedford driving a Hillman 10hp, 1921. Creator: Unknown
British racing driver George Bedford driving a Hillman 10hp, 1921

Benz 15hp entered by Eugen Benz for the Gordon Bennett Cup, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Benz 15hp entered by Eugen Benz for the Gordon Bennett Cup, 1900. Benz withdrew the car before the start of the race

Pipe driven by Lucien Hautvast in the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup at Homburg, Germany
Pipe driven by Belgian racing driver Lucien Hautvast in the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup at Homburg, Germany. Hautvast finished the race in sixth place

Start of the RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Start of the RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Stirling Moss leads the way in the Aston Martin that he and teammate Tony Brooks drove to victory in the race

Panhard of French racing driver Leonce Girardot, winner of the Gordon Bennett Cup, France, 1901

FIAT of Luigi Storero going under a bridge during the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg
FIAT of Italian racing driver Luigi Storero going under a bridge during the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany. Storero failed to finish the race

1988 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Elf Turbo at Silverstone, Europa Cup round 4. Creator: Unknown
1988 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Elf Turbo at Silverstone, Europa Cup round 4

Terrible accident on Dieppe motor racing circuit (colour litho)
3620870 Terrible accident on Dieppe motor racing circuit (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible accident on Dieppe motor racing circuit)

The Paris-Berlin Motor Car Race (b / w photo)
1628850 The Paris-Berlin Motor Car Race (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris-Berlin Motor Car Race)

A hair-raising moment in a motor race (colour litho)
979399 A hair-raising moment in a motor race (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hair-raising moment in a motor race)

Satire on the 1903 Paris-Madrid motor race. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796231 Satire on the 1903 Paris-Madrid motor race. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on the 1903 Paris-Madrid motor race)

A French victory (colour litho)
2795850 A French victory (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French victory)

Paris-Madrid motor race (litho)
2795728 Paris-Madrid motor race (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris-Madrid motor race)

Mercedes Benz Grand Prix racing car, 1939 (b / w photo)
PNP310557 Mercedes Benz Grand Prix racing car, 1939 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; German, out of copyright

Terrible car crash at Pompignac, France (colour litho)
2779321 Terrible car crash at Pompignac, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible car crash at Pompignac, near Bordeaux, France)

French racing driver Henri Farman crashing on a bend during a qualifying race for the Gordon Bennett Cup in
3097506 French racing driver Henri Farman crashing on a bend during a qualifying race for the Gordon Bennett Cup in the Auvergne (colour litho) by French School

Fatal motor race at Brooklands, 1907
The fatal motor-race on the Brooklands track: the scene immediately after the overturning of Mr Hermons car. The first fatal accident at Brooklands racing track when driver Vincent Herman

Mrs Victor Bruce, English aviator, racing driver and speedboat racer (litho)
981052 Mrs Victor Bruce, English aviator, racing driver and speedboat racer (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Victor Bruce (1895-1990), English aviator

Accident during the Paris-Madrid motor race (colour litho)
2795729 Accident during the Paris-Madrid motor race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident during the Paris-Madrid motor race)

A disagreeable encounter on the Madrid-La Granja motor race (colour litho)
2795958 A disagreeable encounter on the Madrid-La Granja motor race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Night start of the Paris-Vienna motor race (litho)
2795624 Night start of the Paris-Vienna motor race (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night start of the Paris-Vienna motor race)

The Shah of Persia watching a motor race in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris (colour litho)
2795645 The Shah of Persia watching a motor race in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Paris-Madrid motor race (colour litho)
2782386 The Paris-Madrid motor race (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris-Madrid motor race)

The French Grand Prix (colour litho)
3097013 The French Grand Prix (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Grand Prix)

Cars powered by the internal combustion engine (chromolitho)
974603 Cars powered by the internal combustion engine (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cars powered by the internal combustion engine)

Leon Thery at full speed during the French eliminator for the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup motor race (colour litho)
3097385 Leon Thery at full speed during the French eliminator for the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup motor race (colour litho) by French School

Motor race on the open road (chromolitho)
3105689 Motor race on the open road (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor race on the open road.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Gordon Bennett Cup. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785946 The Gordon Bennett Cup. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gordon Bennett Cup)

Bernd Rosemeyer at speed in a rear-engined 1936 / 37 Type C
PNP310558 Bernd Rosemeyer at speed in a rear-engined 1936/37 Type C Auto-Union Grand Prix model at the Nurburgring, 1937 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

The Great Motor-Car Race, Fourniers arrival at the West End Racecourse, Berlin (litho)
1037179 The Great Motor-Car Race, Fourniers arrival at the West End Racecourse, Berlin (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Motor-Car Race)

Maria Teresa de Filippis at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone. She is lighting her cigarette with he help of a racing colleague

Mike Halewood, World 500cc Champion is taken from the course after being injured when leading, Brands Hatch, Friday 12th April 1963

Motorcycle road racers competing in the 50cc Ultra-Lightweight Class at Brands Hatch, Friday 12th April 1963

Start of Race, 50cc Ultra-Lightweight Class at Brands Hatch, Friday 12th April 1963

Beryl Swain, motorcycle road racer from London, competing in this years Isle of Man TT 50cc Ultra-Lightweight Class, pictured during practice lap, Wednesday 30th May 1962

Dennis Croxford crashes at Druids Bend, Brands Hatch, Friday 12th April 1963

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"Unleashing the Thrill: A Glimpse into Motor Racing's Iconic Moments" James Hunt, the epitome of celebration, swigging champagne in victory at Goodwood International 100 miles event. Stirling Moss finds solace in a cup of tea amidst the adrenaline-fueled chaos at Goodwood England. Jim Clark's Lotus 25 gracefully maneuvers through the treacherous streets of Monaco during the iconic Grand Prix of 1964. Graham Hill, a British racing legend, conquers Silverstone with sheer determination and skill at the 1972 British Grand Prix. Juan Manuel Fangio leaves spectators awestruck as he fearlessly pilots his Maserati to glory in 1953. Ayrton Senna electrifies Silverstone with his unmatched talent and passion for speed during an unforgettable race in 1987. Emerson Fittipaldi showcases his prowess behind the wheel at the prestigious British Grand Prix held in 1972. The Bentley Boys etch their names into Le Mans history with their indomitable spirit and unwavering teamwork. Jochen Rindt and Jack Brabham push boundaries as they approach Druids corner during an intense battle at Brands Hatch's British Grand Prix in 1970. Cars lined up like warriors ready for combat, anticipation fills every inch of air before a thrilling race commences on Goodwood motor circuit. Piers Courage defies limits as he fearlessly tackles challenges head-on during an unforgettable performance at the revered British Grand Prix in 1969. Motor racing is not just about speed; it embodies moments that transcend time itself – from James Hunt's jubilant champagne showers to Stirling Moss finding solace over a cup of tea amidst roaring engines. It encapsulates legends like Jim Clark elegantly maneuvering through Monaco's narrow streets in his Lotus 25, leaving spectators breathless.