Original 35mm black-and-white negative from the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, featuring Richie Ginther driving the Cooper T81-Maserati through the legendary Eau Rouge.
A superb high-speed period image capturing the talented American driver at the wheel of the powerful 3-litre Maserati V12-powered Cooper T81 on one of the world's most demanding racing circuits. Ginther qualified eighth and drove a fine race in treacherous wet conditions to finish fifth, helping Cooper secure a strong result in one of Formula 1's most memorable Grands Prix.
The 1966 Belgian Grand Prix is remembered as one of the defining races of the Formula 1 era. Torrential rain on the opening lap caused multiple accidents, while the fearsome 14 km Spa-Francorchamps circuit demanded extraordinary courage and skill from every driver.
The negative offers excellent clarity and will scan or enlarge to much higher resolutions while retaining outstanding period detail.
Condition: Very Good – from a professionally stored archive and carefully preserved for decades. As expected with an original 60-year-old photographic negative, there are very minor age-related imperfections consistent with its age and use. These are minimal and do not detract from the quality or historical significance of the image.
This sale is for the original 35mm negative only, not a digital copy or digital image.
Ideal for Formula 1 collectors, Richie Ginther enthusiasts, Cooper collectors, Maserati fans, Spa-Francorchamps collectors, and historic motorsport enthusiasts.