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. $
195.00
plus shipping and
handling. (.00 includes shipping, signature receipt and insurance). (US
shipping only).
As a matter of my personal policy of providing
the ultimate in quality service to my customers, I always message my Ebay
buyers a copy of the shipping receipt and always refund any significant
difference in shipping and handling costs back to the buyer if there are any.
Thanks for viewing.