N° 24 Cohade / Monjo on Hotchkiss. Rallye Monte Carlo 1953. To prevent the competitors from taking the timekeepers by surprise and passing without being spotted the organisers decided to paint the front wings of the cars white with washable paint. This enabled the officials to identify them a long way off even if their rally plates were not easily visible because of dirt or their position on the car. (Louche p. 118)

The Hotchkiss driven by Cohade and Monjo, bearing race number 24, crosses the finish line of the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally as an official waves the checkered flag. The prominent white front wings were a practical measure introduced by the organisers; washable paint was applied to help timekeepers identify cars from a distance, even if rally plates were obscured by dirt. The two-toned saloon is set against a typical French Riviera backdrop, with a city climbing a steep, tree-dotted mountain.

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Cars, Racing, Rallye

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