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Lot # 766: 1908 "The Birth of Formula One", Auto Racing Pioneers at First American Grand Prix

Category: Auto Racing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 14 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Fall Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 10/15/2024 12:00 PM to
11/2/2024 8:00 PM



Important 1908 photograph of the train bringing drivers and their cars to Savannah for the first ever American Grand Prix. The photo is an important piece of auto racing history as this image was taken at the first ever Grand Prix race ever held in American history! Taken by the famous Spooner and Wells studio of New York, Karl Spooner was at the Savannah race and took all the photos of the now iconic race and has handwritten his company name and address on the back! An important piece of racing history that is from the absolute genesis of Formula One and offered here for the first time ever, the photo shows the cars being unloaded with drivers and spectators gathering around to catch a glimpse of the men and their machines! The photo has some wear on the left side and is from the actual Spooner and Wells company album displayed at their showroom in New York City. This is the only example of this photograph known to exist and it is being offered here for the first time ever!

Size: 5x7
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8.5/10

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