25th Nov, 2008 12:00
The Pavilion Gardens
Alberto Ascari Lancia Ferrari D50 Wheel Spoke
Estimated at £300 - £400
Lot details
A framed/glazed presentation containing a wheel spoke, believed originally fitted to the Lancia-Ferrari D50 crashed into the harbour by Alberto Ascari during the Monaco GP of 1955. The presentation also displays a photo of the accident & Ascari. This was reputedly obtained by the vendor with 4 others from the rear wheel smashed in the accident approximately 3 years ago. The car was removed to the Paul Doumir garage in Monaco after the accident and the spokes were kept as a souvenir by Jean Passaglia; an apprentice there at the time. Approximately 35x35cm
A framed/glazed presentation containing a wheel spoke, believed originally fitted to the Lancia-Ferrari D50 crashed into the harbour by Alberto Ascari during the Monaco GP of 1955. The presentation also displays a photo of the accident & Ascari. This was reputedly obtained by the vendor with 4 others from the rear wheel smashed in the accident approximately 3 years ago. The car was removed to the Paul Doumir garage in Monaco after the accident and the spokes were kept as a souvenir by Jean Passaglia; an apprentice there at the time. Approximately 35x35cm
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 25th Nov, 2008
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