Peter Ustinov and Somerset Maugham (right), PEN Congress 1952. Car: 1934-44 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A; 1949 Ford Vedette

A well-dressed Peter Ustinov leans into a Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A, sharing a warm smile with author Somerset Maugham, who beams from the passenger seat. At the wheel, a driver in a dark beret holds a cigarette holder, while a woman in a textured, brimmed hat is partially visible in the back. This candid street scene was captured during the PEN Congress in 1952, with a 1949 Ford Vedette parked nearby.

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