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One Sheet, Porsche vintage
Porsche poster commemorates the brand's success at the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring Grand Prix of Florida. The poster, designed by the acclaimed graphic artist Erich Strenger, highlights Porsche's first and second place finishes in the Index of Performance, as well as a triple class victory in the 1500 ccm (cubic centimeter) and 1600 ccm classes.
Race Details
Overall Race Winner: Juan Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra won the race overall in a Maserati 450S.
Porsche's Achievement: Porsche focused on class victories and the "Index of Performance", a rating system based on performance relative to engine size.
Winning Porsche Teams:
Art Bunker and Charles Wallace finished 8th overall and first in the Index of Performance and their class in a Porsche 550 RS.
Jean Pierre Kunstle and Ken Miles finished 9th overall in another Porsche 550 RS.
Poster Information
Artist: Erich Strenger, a freelance German graphic designer who created many iconic Porsche racing posters between 1951 and 1987.
Design: The poster uses a striking photo montage with bold, modern typography to capture the sense of speed and the racing spirit.
Versions: Original posters exist in both German and French language versions, which are highly collectible. |
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