1966 Monaco Grand Prix poster – Michael Turner
This 1966 Monaco Grand Prix poster was created by Michael Turner for the XXIV Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco. The race was held on 22 May 1966. It was not only the 24th edition of the prestigious race meeting it was also the first race of nine in both the 1966 World Championship of Drivers and the 1966 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. This repro vintage poster shows Graham Hill in his green BRM giving chase to John Surtees in his red Ferrari. The two racing cars are driving on the Boulevard de Louis II alongside the water in Monaco’s harbour. It’s the fastest part of the Monaco street circuit. However, at almost 200kph both drivers will shortly need to brake hard to tackle the upcoming chicane. Monaco’s Port Hercule is filled with expensive yachts and boats floating on the water. Behind the bay, the white, sea-front houses with their red-tiled roofs line Boulevard Albert 1er. Standing majestically over the city is the twelfth century Genoese fortress better known today as the Prince’s Palace. It is now the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.
The 1966 Monaco Grand Prix
The first World Championship race of the new 3-litre engine formula was held in Monaco. Few teams were ready for the new regulations with several teams starting the race with 1965 engines still in place or had adapted heavier sports car racing engines to suit. It was the debut race of the McLaren racing team and the Repco V8 in the back of Brabham’s new 1966 BT19 chassis. John Surtees, though still recovering from a crash at Mosport Park, led for 14 laps from Jackie Stewart, Jochen Rindt and Denny Hulme. On lap 15 his differential broke, handing the lead to Stewart. Hulme retired whilst Graham Hill and Jim Clark disputed third place before Clark’s suspension gave out.
Lorenzo Bandini was smashing the lap record before having to ease off to prevent the front brakes from wearing out. Stewart won from Bandini with Graham Hill third and Bob Bondurant fourth the only other car past the line in a race of extreme attrition. New rules meant that cars had to complete 90% of the race distance to be classified and eligible for points, meaning that whilst Guy Ligier and Jo Bonnier were still racing, they were considered far enough behind to have actually retired. To this day, this race holds the record for having the fewest classified finishers in a single race in Formula One history.
This race report above is, almost entirely, as it appears on the 1966 Grand Prix page on Wikipedia.
Other Monaco Grand Prix Posters
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most captivating races in all motorsport, with drivers from around the world coming to compete for victory. The intense, high-speed races between cars at Monaco have captivated drivers and motorsport fans the world over. The Mediterranean city with its diverse landscape Monaco offers the perfect backdrop to its motor racing posters. Pristine mountains, sea views, steep cliffs, winding city streets, and the harbour have all been featured on Monaco Grand Prix posters over the decades. And that’s just the scenery! Add into the mix, dynamic and dramatic images of some of the world’s best sports cars, including Ferrari, Bugatti, Mercedes Benz and Maserati, and you can’t go wrong.
There’s something about motorsports that just gets the blood pumping. Maybe it’s the roar of the engines, the speed of the cars or the thrill of the race. Whatever it is, motorsports have always been a popular spectator sport. It has been the challenge of many artists over the years to capture the glamour and excitement of car racing in their designs. Over the years many posters have coveted the chance to produce a poster for the prestigious street race. Artists that at one time or another took the top spot on the winner’s podium for Monaco Grand Prix poster design include Robert Falcucci, Geo Ham, B Minne, Alain Giampaoli, J May, J Ramel, Michael Turner, and Rene Lorenzo.
How much are original Monaco Grand Prix Posters worth?
Original lithographic prints of many of the race posters have become incredibly hard to find. They weren’t intended to be kept. usually printed in low quantities, most were stapled to trees or glued to fences, but some survive and now change hands for thousands of pounds. One of the most expensive posters to buy in its original form is the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix poster by Robert Falcucci. One was put up for auction way back in 2022 with a guide price of between £17,000-£21,000. It exceeded expectations realizing almost £26,500.
Of course, if you can find an original copy and can afford to buy it, you’re on to a winner. There’s nothing like owning an original vintage poster and they often make a great investment. Chances are in just a few years you’ll be able to sell it for more than you paid for it. Unfortunately, for most of us, an investment, even at the entry-level prices of the collectable poster isn’t even close to being a possibility.
This is where our stunning high-quality reproductions come into their own. They cost a fraction of an original, for example, our high-quality 50x70cm reproduction print of this Monaco 1933 Grand Prix poster is available on this listing and priced at just £14. And, what’s more, they look absolutely fantastic when they’re framed and hung on your living room wall.
Whilst we don’t claim to be able to offer all the Monaco Grand Prix posters to you (yet!), we do currently have almost fifty Grand Prix or Monaco-related posters available. You can see them here. We also have half a dozen or so other Robert Falcucci posters to see here.
With so many different designs to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect one for your home or office. So don’t wait any longer, add a little bit of motor racing history to your home decor. Get your motor running, order yours today!
