Mercedes Grand Prix Reproduction Motor Speedway Metal Sign - 12" x 18"

This artwork reproduces an early Grand Prix racing poster with a bold Mercedes headline in red letters outlined in dark blue. Below the typography, a white open-wheel race car marked with the number 35 rushes toward the viewer, its driver and riding mechanic wearing goggles, set inside a large circular composition. Grandstands packed with spectators, flags, and trackside figures place the scene at Dieppe in 1908, tying the image to the Grand Prix de l'A.C.F. era of European motor racing. The cream background, hand-drawn lettering, and loose painterly detail give it the look of vintage advertising art rather than a modern racing graphic.

The lower text references Societe Mercedes and Michelin, adding period-correct French commercial typography to the composition. The artwork has strong visual movement, with the car's front wheels and blurred road marks pushing the eye forward while the crowd and grandstand create a sense of scale. For collectors of vintage automotive metal signs, it offers early racing history, classic Mercedes imagery, and authentic period atmosphere.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 12" x 18"
• Material: .040 Aluminum
• Made in the USA
• Custom laser cut and printed after ordered
• Pre-drilled eyelets for easy mounting
• Weight: 2 lbs

Sign Variations:

• Mercedes Grand Prix Reproduction Large Motor Speedway Metal Sign - 16" x 24"

Careful cutting and printing give the reproduced artwork a clean presentation, with crisp color, period racing character, and American craftsmanship behind it.