1953b Ascari winning Bremgarten F1 Cover signed ERIC THOMPSON

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MotorsportMemorabilia 1953 Grand Prix commemorative cover signed Eric THOMPSON

The fourth cover in the series depicts Alberto Ascari winning the Swiss Grand Prix at Bremgarten, on the 23 August 1953, driving the invincible Ferrari 500; his team mate, Giuseppe Farina, is shown in second place. Mike Hawthorn (not shown) also in a Ferrari, came third, giving the Company a clean sweep. Alfa Romeo all 3 places on the podium. All 3 drivers have since died but we have been fortunate to obtain the signature of 3 drivers who raced in the early 50s.

The second special version is signed by ERIC THOMPSON whose business career in the City of London denied him the time to race full time; he nevertheless made his mark as a member of the Aston Martin sports car team between 1949 & 53. He finished third at Le Mans in 1951, second at Dunrod in the Tourist Trophy in 1953 and won the BARC 9-hours at Goodwood co-driving with Reg Parnell. For his rare single-seat competing he usually raced Rob Walker's Connaught; given a works drive in 1952, he did exceptionally well to achieve 2 points for fifth place in his only GP race.