N° 159 White / Wakelin on Ford Pilot. 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)

Covered in dirt from the long journey, the Ford Pilot driven by White and Wakelin completes the 1953 Rallye Monte Carlo. The car, bearing rally number 159, is equipped with a roof-mounted spare tire and extra spotlights. To help timekeepers identify competitors from a distance, organizers mandated that the front wings be painted white—a distinctive feature visible as spectators watch the arrival in Monaco from behind a Dunlop banner.

Keywords:

Cars, Racing, Rallye

Filename:

rallye1953_159c_406.jpg

It was not always easy to identify specific personalities, artworks, places or dates. If you are able to provide identifications or find any errors, we kindly request that you contact us.

The description for this image (but not the title) was generated with the help of AI.