Stirling Moss, (78) Jaguar C-Type. Monaco Grand Prix 1952, transformed into a race for sports cars. This was a two day event, the Sunday for the up to 2 litres (Prix de Monte Carlo), the Monday for the bigger engines, (Monaco Grand Prix).

Stirling Moss pilots his number 42 Jaguar C-Type around a left-hand curve on the Monaco street circuit. This action shot captures a moment from the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix, which that year was transformed into a race for sports cars. From behind protective hay bales and the balconies of hillside hotels, spectators watch the open-cockpit car navigate the iconic urban track, defined by its stone balustrades and palm trees. The low camera angle emphasizes the vehicle’s motion.

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GPMonaco, Racing

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