Newspaper Ferrari Crash
Name/Title
Newspaper Ferrari CrashEntry/Object ID
2025.7.184Scope and Content
This dramatic newspaper spread documents the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans, juxtaposing the race’s triumphs and tragedies. The left page, titled “TOUS LES DRAMES DE LA COURSE” (“All the Dramas of the Race”), shows a series of crash photographs that highlight the event’s inherent danger. The right page celebrates Ferrari’s dominance with the headline “FERRARI POUR LA QUATRIÈME FOIS CONSÉCUTIVE” (“Ferrari for the Fourth Consecutive Time”), listing the top three finishers—all Ferraris—and noting John Surtees’ lap record of 207.714 km/h. The spread blends reportage, photography, and period advertising (including Dunlop), offering a vivid snapshot of endurance racing’s intensity during one of Ferrari’s golden eras.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters