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 uniformed chauffeurs stand beside their official vehicles. Against a backdrop of the palace's frescoed walls, the lineup includes, 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. Bright sunlight casts long, sharp shadows across the patterned cobblestone pavement, adding a strong graphic element to the formal scene.

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Cars, Hats

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