1931 Targa Florio Race Madonie Mountains Sicily Italy 1930s Trade Ad Card

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1931 Targa Florio Race Madonie Mountains Sicily Italy 1930s Trade Ad Card
NOTE:
THESE ARE NOT POSTCARDS
THEY ARE TRADE/ADVERTISING CARDS.
THEY ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN A STANDARD POSTCARD
AND
THERE IS ADVERTISING TEXT ON THE BACK!
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
ORIGINAL 1930s TRADE - ADVERTISING CARD
1931 TARGA FLORIO RACE SICILY
In 1931, the Targa Florio was still recognized as the hardest race in Europe. Poor road
conditions this year made the progression of the race more difficult. RenDreyfus was the
only foreigner in this Italian event where just 13 cars arrived at the start. The Alfa Romeo
factory entered five drivers the Maserati works just three and only one potent Bugatti was
present, Varzi's personal car. Four independents with Alfa Romeos, a Bugatti and a
Salmson filled the remaining places. On a dry road, Varzi immediately established a strong
lead, which he sustained for three laps while the five Alfa team cars relentlessly hounded
him. The Maseratis of Fagioli and Biondetti ended in the ditch early on, whereas Dreyfus'
racecar was retired after race in hopeless position. Rain had started on lap two and after
three laps torrential downpours turned some of the mountain roads into mud pools,
resulting in the downfall of the grand prix racers like Varzi. Most cars of the Alfa Romeo
team had front fenders fitted before the race to keep the splashing mud away from drivers,
faces and goggles. It ended as a great success for Alfa Romeo who for the first time this
year were victorious at one of the major races. Nuvolari and Borzacchini finished in the first
two places, followed by the disenchanted Varzi in third place, car and driver almost
unrecognizably covered in mud.
THE REVERSE SIDE HAS TEXT ABOUT THE IMAGE ON THE FRONT SIDE
SEE IMAGES ABOVE
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
NOTE:
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS LARGER THAN THE CARD
TO SHOW THE DETAIL.
THIS CARD IS  NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION
IT IS NOT PERFECT
THERE MAY BE:
SLIGHT PAPER LOSS - SMUDGING - ROUNDED CORNERS - WEAK CORNERS
SEE THE IMAGES ABOVE!
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