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Derek Bell - 1969 British Grand Prix
Motorsport - 1969 Formula One (F1) World Championship - British Grand Prix
Derek Bell in the McLaren M9A four-wheel drive (the only time the car was used) at Silverstone.
Bell retired from the race due to to suspension failure.
Bell was a highly successful sportscar racer, winning Le Mans five times, the Daytona 24 three times and the World Sportscar Championship twice.
20/07/1969
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Media ID 9139779
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12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the thrill of motorsport history with our stunning photographic print of Derek Bell at the 1969 British Grand Prix. Captured by Colorsport / Stewart Fraser of Colorsport Images, this print brings you up close and personal with Bell's McLaren M9A four-wheel drive, the only time this iconic car was used in a Grand Prix race. Relive the excitement of the 1969 Formula One (F1) World Championship at Silverstone with this beautiful, high-quality print, a must-have for any motorsport fan's collection.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Colorsport Images, we are transported back to the thrilling 1969 British Grand Prix of the Formula One World Championship. The focus of the image is on Derek Bell, a renowned sportscar racer who made a rare appearance in the McLaren M9A four-wheel drive car at Silverstone. As Bell maneuvers through the track with intense determination, his skill and expertise are evident. However, fate had other plans for him that day as he was forced to retire from the race due to suspension failure. Despite this setback, Bell's legacy in motorsport remains unparalleled. Beyond his participation in Formula One racing, Derek Bell became widely recognized for his remarkable achievements in endurance racing. With an impressive record of five victories at Le Mans, three triumphs at Daytona 24 Hours, and two World Sportscar Championship titles under his belt, he solidified himself as one of the most successful sportscar racers of all time. The date etched into history alongside this photograph is July 20th, 1969 – a momentous occasion not only for motorsport enthusiasts but also for humanity as it marked the day when Apollo 11 astronauts first set foot on the moon. While this particular event may not be related to commercial use or any specific company mentioned here (Colorsport), it serves as a reminder that even amidst grand achievements and iconic moments like those witnessed on Earth's surface or beyond its atmosphere - passion and dedication continue to fuel our pursuit of greatness both on and off track
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