Monza

Inaugural Grand Prix

1922 Italian Grand Prix

PSA 3

Features and further details

Encapsulated and graded VG 3 by PSA (101384305). This is the only example of this piece recorded at any tier in PSA's census reporting.

• Additional Features: The Formula 1 Grand Prix is held annually at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, part of the large park at the Royal Palace of Villa Reale. This palace served as a summer residence for Austrian and Italian monarchs and is also one of the most sought-after monuments in the city. 
• The track itself was built in 1922. It is the third oldest purpose-built circuit in the world and the first in continental Europe. Its history is closely linked to the Alfa Romeo brand, which was based in nearby Milan. In general, it's a home circuit for all the brands that have ever visited at the F1 championship - from Maserati to Ferrari to Lancia, whose founder, Vincenzo Lancia laid the foundation stone at the circuit.
• The construction of the circuit was decided in January 1922 by the Automobile Club of Milan to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of its foundation. The then-owner of the park, the National War Veterans Association, was immediately in agreement as the birth of car racing brought considerable publicity to car manufacturers. The SIAS (Sports and Increased Automobiles Company) was established as a private company and chaired by Senator Silvio Crespi. Construction work began on May 15 and was completed in just 110 days. The track was inaugurated on September 3, 1922.
• Details: You will receive the exact item pictured.
• Package Includes: Carefully & Professionally packaged with a sleeve and carded. Then placed in a bubble mailer for safe delivery.