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 number 78 Renault 4CV, driven by the Rosiers, crosses a finish line at the 1953 Rallye Monte Carlo as an official waves the checkered flag. The car’s front wings are painted white, a measure introduced by organisers to ensure competitors could be spotted by timekeepers from afar, even if their rally plates were obscured by dirt. Spectators in hats and coats watch from behind a low barrier, with a densely packed city and a rugged mountain range forming the backdrop.

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Cars, Racing, Rallye

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