Original Artwork Ferrari 250 P. Driver Willy Mairesse. 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans

Description: This is original artwork of Ferrari driver Willy Mairesse driving the Ferrari 250 P in the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans.. The artwork was created by the internationally acclaimed, automotive artist illustrator, Argentinian-born, Hector Luis Bergandi. “For this race, he was paired with Surtees. Unfortunately, they did not finish. After a refueling pit stop, with Mairesse at the wheel, the 250 P developed a fuel leak and caught fire. Mairesse lost control of the car, crashed and suffered minor burns and other injuries.” Willy Mairesse was one of the leading official Ferrari Factory Drivers from 1960 to 1964 along with Alllison, Frere, Gendebien, Ginther, P. Hill, P. Rodriguez, R. Rodriguez, Scarfiotti, Scarlatti, Von Trips, Bandini and Surtees among others. During his racing career, in addition to driving for Ferrari, Mairesse also drove for ENB, Lotus and Scuderia Centro Sud. “Willy Mairesse was a Formula One and sports car driver from Belgium. He raced in 13 World Championship Grand Prix events. He had one podium finish and scored a total of seven championship points. His career ended after he crashed during the 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mairesse was known as an extreme, tenacious, fearless racer”. The artist, Hector Luis Bergandi, illustrated the Ferrari Piloti starting with the 1947 stable of official Ferrari drivers. Bergandi's interpretation of each Pilot is both compelling and expressive, capturing the true racing challenges of each driver and the Ferrari race car they drove. Provenance & Content Validation: My agency, Hank Forssberg Inc. Advertising handled the Advertising and Marketing for Ferrari North America from 1977 through 1995. During that 18-year relationship with Ferrari North America and Ferrari S.p.A., I accumulated an extensive collection of hundreds of Ferrari collectibles/memorabilia from Ferrari North America and from the Factory in Maranello, Italy. I personally recommended to Ferrari North America Management that they launch the introduction of the 348 Spider in Beverly Hills, California by closing off Rodeo Drive and having the first ever Ferrari Concours d’Elegance on Rodeo Drive as the highlight of the 348 Spider Introduction. My agency designed and produced all of the marketing and advertising materials for the 348 Spider Introduction including the Poster, Letterhead and Envelopes, Invitations, Event Program, Parking Passes, Windshield ID’s, VIP Wrist Bands, 348 Spider Spec. Sheets, Etc. During my 18-year relationship with Ferrari, I was also the Editor of Rosso Ferrari Magazine. During my tenure, I edited and published 9 Issues from 1990 through 1993 including Issue number Eight – Ferrari Rodeo Drive. As the Editor of Rosso Ferrari Magazine, I commissioned internationally acclaimed, automotive artist/illustrator, Argentinian-born, Hector Luis Bergandi to create Ferrari Car Art Illustrations to be featured in Rosso Ferrari Issues. As a result of my relationship with Mr. Bergandi, I also commissioned him to design a poster for the 348 Spider Rodeo Drive Introduction. This listing is just one example of the many unique and rare collectibles from my extensive Ferrari Collection, which I am in the process of selling. For the past 47 years or so, I have kept all my Ferrari collectibles in an Archival Storage environment in order to preserve as much of their original condition as possible. All of my Ferrari collectibles are originals and range in condition from good to excellent to original museum-quality. The Willy Mairesse car art measures approximate 12 inches wide x 8 ½ inches deep on art board. The portrait art measures approximately 6 ¼ inches wide x 9 ¼ inches deep on art paper. These original artwork illustrations are more than 34 years old. Each one is in perfect condition. (See photo). If you are a Ferrari owner, a collector of Ferrari Memorabilia, a vintage automotive aficionado, these One-of-a-Kind, One-of-a-One, original Bergandi art/Illustrations of Willy Mairesse are must-own additions to your collection. $475.00 plus shipping and handling. ($45.00 includes shipping, signature receipt and insurance). (US shipping only).

Price: 475 USD

Location: Mendham, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-02-16T21:38:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD