The cars and chauffeurs of Prince Rainier in the court of the Palace. Monaco-Ville 1954. From left:1953 Ford Vedette (Mr. Louche), 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan (Mr.Benoit), Mercedes-Benz 300 Limousine (Mr. Raimondo) and Lancia Aurelia B10 Berlina or B21 (RHD) (Mr. Pogliano).
In the sunlit courtyard of the Prince's Palace in Monaco-Ville, 1954, Prince Rainier's official motorcars are presented in a formal row before the ornate, frescoed facade. Each vehicle is attended by its chauffeur in uniform. From left: Mr. Louche with a 1953 Ford Vedette; Mr. Benoit with a 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan; Mr. Raimondo with a Mercedes-Benz 300 Limousine; and Mr. Pogliano with a Lancia Aurelia Berlina. Bright sunlight casts long shadows from the building's arched loggia across the paving stones, adding a strong graphic element to the stately scene.
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