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| The Mille Miglia; April 25–26, 1953 |
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Prints signed by the photographer are available.
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Reference #: 53C3Q-24A |
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| This is one of the first “from the cockpit” shots ever taken during an actual race. For several years Klemantaski had maintained a close relationship with the Aston Martin factory and its racing team, taking many photos of new models and the sports racing cars in action. Knowing that Klemantaski had had some competition experience in the Monte Carlo Rally, Astons asked him to join the team of DB2/4 coupes for rallying and to partner Reg Parnell. They got on together very well and the invitation was extended to join Reg in a DB3 in the 1953 Mille Miglia. Parnell and Klemantaski finished fifth overall, which equaled the best result ever achieved by a British car in this grueling event. This result was a particular tribute to Parnell, as he drove half the race with a broken Panhard rod and did the last couple of hundred miles with the throttles tied wide open (due to a broken throttle cable), controlling the engine with the ignition switch! |
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