Poster Print : Other rally 1951: Alpine Rally
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Other rally 1951: Alpine Rally
JULY 13: Alan Tasker / J Blackwell, Healy ends it's rally after sustaining major rear suspension damage during the Alpine Rally on July 13, 1951. (Photo by LAT Images)
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Media ID 33535737
© Motorsport Images
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Motorsport Images print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning photograph captures the moment during the 1951 Alpine Rally when Alan Tasker's Healy suffered a major rear suspension failure, bringing an end to his rally. Relive the excitement and passion of motorsport's past with this high-quality poster print, perfect for any racing enthusiast's wall.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph from the Motorsport Images archive, we find ourselves transported back in time to the Alpine Rally of 1951. The scene unfolds on a dusty, sun-soaked roadside, where a crowd of onlookers gathers to bear witness to the raw passion and determination of rally drivers. At the heart of the action, we see the crestfallen figure of Alan Tasker, a British racing driver, standing beside his damaged Healy vehicle. The atmosphere is electric, as the roar of engines and the crunch of gravel under tires fill the air. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, adding an air of drama to the moment. The crowd, a mix of locals and enthusiasts, leans in for a closer look, their faces etched with a mixture of awe and sympathy. But the mood is not one of celebration. The damage to Tasker's Healy is evident - the rear suspension lies in pieces on the ground, a testament to the grueling conditions of the rally. The determination etched on Tasker's face speaks volumes, as he surveys the damage to his beloved machine. The rally may be over for him, but the spirit of competition burns bright in his eyes. This portrait of Tasker and his damaged Healy is a poignant reminder of the challenges and triumphs of rallying in the early 1950s. It captures the raw emotion and excitement of the sport, and serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dared to take on the Alpine Rally's treacherous terrain. Despite the damage, the memory of the rally lives on, immortalized in this timeless photograph.
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