N° 365 M. Gatsonides and P. Worledge on Ford Zephyr on arrival at Monte Carlo beach after Col de Braus regularity test. Monte Carlo Rally 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.

At the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally, M. Gatsonides and P. Worledge arrive on Monte Carlo beach in their Ford Zephyr, number 365, after completing the Col de Braus regularity test. To ensure competitors could be identified from afar, organisers painted the front wings of the cars with washable white paint, a distinctive feature visible as the team passes under the "ARRIVÉE" banner. Officials and spectators, dressed for the cool weather, watch the finish from behind barriers adorned with sponsorship from Dunlop and Ferodo.

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