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Small vintage
Mercedes-Benz victory poster for the 18th International ADAC Eifel Race (XVIII. Internat. ADAC-Eifelrennen), held on May 29, 1955, at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany.
The poster commemorates the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR team's dominant performance, where they secured first, second, and fourth place finishes.
Race Details
Event: XVIII. Internat. ADAC-Eifelrennen (18th International ADAC Eifel Race)
Year: 1955
Location: Nürburgring circuit, Germany
Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing sports car
Results (as listed on poster):
Weltmeister (World Champion) J. M. Fangio (Juan Manuel Fangio won the race)
Stirling Moss (Stirling Moss finished in second place)
Karl Kling (Karl Kling finished in fourth place)
Poster Information
Artist: The poster was designed by the artist Anton Stankowski or Hans Liska.
Availability: Original vintage posters are available for purchase from various art and auction sites, with prices varying widely based on condition and originality. Reproductions are also available at lower price points.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR was an incredibly successful car during the 1955 season, though its record was tragically overshadowed by the Le Mans disaster that year, after which Mercedes-Benz withdrew from motorsport for decades. |
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