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Other vintage rockstars came up along the search, including some incredible images of The Great One, himself - Tazio Nuvolari.
And then, a few spaces lower, beyond images of Nuvolari winning the 1935 Grand Prix of Germany - the greatest motorsport victory of all time wherein with an underpowered Alfa Romeo he managed to fend off the mighty Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union silver bullets - I noticed a some enabling sonofabitch posted an Eberhard & Co “Tazio Nuvolari” new & unworn with an alligator band. Five bills ($500). What was I supposed to do? I did exactly that.
The dial features a small image of a tortoise (his adopted mascot, worn as a broach) with his initials TN in the center.
Nuvolari is such an obscure but important part of motorsport history I really am tickled to have this in the collection... contrary to my very weak pledge to hold off on additional acquisitions in 2021.
That is Sir Rolls who appears to be wondering what the hell is wrong with me...
I love this image of the Great One demonstrating the oversteer-heavy driving style he made his own...
I will say, with reverence, that is one fucked up signature, Tazio! It looks like (Mercedes-Benz racing manager) Alfred Neubauer signed it on his behalf...
Lastly, that’s a great question, Smells - and the lume is perfectly “sufficient” and applied thoughtfully...