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Elf Scan #1: Henri Pescarolo

DateWednesday, January 5, 2011 at 6:00PM

First in our new weekly series of scans is a very cool shot of Henri Pescarolo with some late 60's optical effects and fake signature to boot! Fun facts from the reverse of this card: Pescarolo's nickname was "Pepsi-Cola" for its phonetic similarity to his name when pronounced in French. His other great passion outside of racing was the hunt, and taking long hikes in the country.

About the series: The Elf Scans are a series of fascinating promotional cards that were offered at Elf fuel statons in France in 1970, showcasing the French petrol giant's involvement in motorsports. I will be posting a new one each week in 2011. Click the photo to enlarge.

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Reader Comments (5)

Pourquoi? Le photo est affreux.

January 6, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLance Pierre

La photo, pas le photo.

January 7, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBradley Price

La photo est affreuse alors. Je m'excuse, vous avez raison. Mais c'est tout a fait la meme photo.

January 7, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLance Pierre

that's pretty sweet....as well as the realisation that Pescarolo may have been Freddy Kreuger's daddy.

January 9, 2011 | Unregistered Commentersyed

Don't worry, folks. The photos get waaaay cooler as the series goes on.

January 9, 2011 | Registered CommenterBradley Price

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