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, chauffeurs in dark, military-style uniforms stand at attention beside Prince Rainier's automobiles. From left to right are Mr. Louche with a 1953 Ford Vedette, Mr. Benoit with a 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Mr. Raimondo beside a Mercedes-Benz 300 Limousine, and Mr. Pogliano with a Lancia Aurelia Berlina. The arcaded palace provides a magnificent backdrop as bright sun casts long, sharp shadows from the columns across the cobblestone pavement.

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Cars, Hats

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