Senegal 1953 Vintage Racing Metal Sign - 16" x 24"

The artwork reproduces a 1953 French-language racing poster for the Criterium Automobile du Senegal, anchored by tall blue block lettering on a warm cream field. Stylized sports cars sweep across the composition in deep blue and bright red, with broad red and yellow brush strokes creating a fast, poster-art sense of motion. The visible text calls out 660.000 Francs de Prix, 1er Mars 1953, and Chambre de Commerce - Dakar, tying the image to mid-century motorsport culture in Senegal. A round emblem at the left and the bold mix of type sizes give the piece the look of vintage advertising and racing poster art. The palette is limited but punchy: navy blue typography, black event lettering, saturated red arcs, and sunlit yellow accents. The cars are rendered with quick lines and glossy highlights rather than photo-realistic detail, giving the composition a hand-painted event-poster character. It is a strong choice for collectors who like international racing history, graphic typography, and metal signs for garage spaces with a period-correct feel.

Specifications

• Measurements: 16 inches by 24 inches
• Weight: 4 lbs.
• Made after it is ordered
• Handmade in the USA
• Heavy 24 gauge American steel is laser cut and primed then the design is baked on to the metal using sublimation
• Pre-drilled and riveted for easy hanging

Sign Variations:

A smaller version is available if you are building a grouped display or need a more compact format with the same Senegal 1953 artwork.

• Senegal 1953 Metal Sign - 12" x 18"

The shop process emphasizes careful preparation and baked-on color, giving the racing-poster graphics a clean reproduction while preserving the character of the original artwork.