Écurie Écosse Grill Badge

Object/Artifact

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Écurie Écosse Grill Badge

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.209

Description

This was issued for the race team Écurie Écosse. Écurie Écosse was founded in November 1951 in Edinburgh, Scotland, by businessman and racing driver David Murray along with mechanic Wilkie Wilkinson. The name, French for “Team Scotland” or “Scotland Stable,” reflected their ambition to put Scottish motorsport on the international stage. The team quickly gained recognition for its distinctive flag-blue metallic cars and its remarkable success, most notably winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1956 and 1957. These victories cemented Écurie Écosse’s reputation as one of the most iconic privateer racing teams in Europe.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection, Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Automobilia, 24 Hours of Le Mans

Acquisition

Accession

2024.14

Source or Donor

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1956

Dimensions

Height

9.5 cm

Width

7.5 cm

Location

Wooden Display Box

DB23

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good