The Online Magazine for Italian and French Classic Car Enthusiasts
Story and photos by Graham Gauld
Above: Somewhat ironic that the iconic statue of Williams in the Bugatti by Francois Chevalier is removed from St. Devote during the race! From the VeloceToday archives, October 2013.
If you should ever be in Monte Carlo, keep a look-out for an almost life-sized bronze statue to “Williams”, or William Grover-Williams to give him his correct name, the winner of the first Monaco Grand Prix in 1929.
Bugatti Atlantic by Francois de la Cloche. ©Francois de la Cloche
By Brandes Elitch
All art and images courtesy and copyright Francois del Cloche
One of the joys of attending Retromobile (see Art and Retromobile) is that it’s not just a collection of cars, it’s a multimedia experience. There is a whole section of the hall dedicated to artists, sculptors, model-makers, dioramas, jewelry, posters, plaques, automobilia, photographs, mascots, racing trophies, and more. When I first started attending this show, around twenty years ago, it was pretty low-key. Today, there has been enormous price appreciation in the cars themselves, and by association, with the collectibles that seem to inevitably accompany them. I cannot think of a single “car guy” I know whose home does not have a few prints, posters, drawings, or photos on the wall reflecting their passion. The marvelous thing about art is that each piece is original and unique. Art is personal, very personal. [Read more…] about The Art of Francois de la Cloche