N° 78 Rosier / Rosier Renault 4CV. 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 Renault 4CV of Louis and Jean-Louis Rosier, number 78, crosses the finish line at the 1953 Rallye Monte Carlo as an official waves the checkered flag. The car’s white-painted front wings were a novel feature of the rally; organizers applied the washable paint so that timekeepers could easily identify competitors from a distance. Spectators watch the scene unfold against the dramatic backdrop of a city built into a steep, rocky mountain.

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