{"product_id":"fangio-sandown-10-september-1978-original-poster","title":"FANGIO. — Sandown, 10 September 1978 original poster","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original 1978 promotional poster commemorating one of Australian motor racing's great historic occasions: the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Jubilee Australian Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e at Sandown.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeaturing a striking graphic portrait of legendary Argentine driver \u003cstrong\u003eJuan Manuel Fangio\u003c\/strong\u003e, the poster promotes the Sandown meeting held on Sunday, 10 September 1978, presented by Rothmans and the Hang Ten 400. The period typography, cream paper stock and bold black, brown and blue graphic treatment give it a particularly strong late-1970s motorsport aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe event formed part of the celebrations surrounding the 50th anniversary of the Australian Grand Prix, making this more than simply a Fangio portrait — it is an original piece of Australian motorsport ephemera documenting a significant moment in the country's racing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe poster has been professionally framed in a simple black timber frame with a generous white mount, giving the original artwork a clean, contemporary presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are visible signs of age and handling to the original poster, including foxing, marks, creasing and areas of surface wear. These imperfections are part of its vintage character and are clearly visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal examples of this poster have appeared through Australian and international specialist motoring auctions, including a framed example sold by Donington Auctions and a Christie's example described as 41.5 × 75 cm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Jubilee Australian Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandown, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of meeting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday, 10 September 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Manuel Fangio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromoters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rothmans \/ Hang Ten 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal vintage promotional poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed and glazed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black timber with white mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with visible age-related marks, foxing, creasing and surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition overall. The original paper shows the expected signs of age, including foxing, discolouration, creasing and small surface marks. The poster has been preserved behind art gauge acrylic in a later black timber frame. Please refer to photographs for the condition of the original paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TACKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49072267854016,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5265\/6320\/files\/Fangio_poster_sandown_tacko_square.png?v=1790070872","url":"https:\/\/tacko.com.au\/products\/fangio-sandown-10-september-1978-original-poster","provider":"TACKO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}