The following eleven lots are the former property of Leonard P. Lee, designer of the Coventry Climax racing engines
Dion Pears
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Dion Pears
Monaco Grand Prix 1960 - An original painting depicting Stirling Moss in Rob Walker's winning Lotus 18, leading the Ferrari team cars of Richie Ginther and Phil Hill; having applied brass plaque inscribed To Leonard P Lee, from his Racing Team, 1953-1965. Watercolour and Gouache; Signed by the artist, mounted in a glazed frame.
30 x 40in (76 x 102cm)
Lot Essay
Moss' victory in this race against the might of the Ferrari and Porsche Teams, represented one of the most successful achievements by the Coventry Climax 1½ litre power unit.