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 court of the Prince's Palace in Monaco-Ville, 1954, the royal chauffeurs stand at attention beside Prince Rainier’s motor fleet. Dressed in dark uniforms with peaked caps and medals, the men are positioned on the patterned stone pavement, which is crossed by long, sharp shadows. From left to right are 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. The classical facade of the palace, adorned with frescoes, provides a grand backdrop.

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Cars, Hats

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