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Signed vintage glossy photograph, shows Wolfgang Berghe von Trips in a profile portrait as racing driver, 3,5 x 5,5 inch - affixed on an album page (5,5 x 8 inch), signed in blue ink "Wolf. B. v. Trips" - on the reverse an affixed vintage photograph signed by Edgar Barth in blue ink, with very mild signs of wear - in nearly very fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned book: `Das Rennen ist nie zu Ende - Die Geschichte des Grafen Berghe von Trips` (by Hermann Harster), in German, published by Verlag Ullstein, Frankfurt a. M., 1962, 6,25 x 9 inch, 141 pages, hardcover book with dust jacket, in fine to very fine condition.
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1928-1961) German racing driver.
Year of Birth: 1928
Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips was born on May 4, 1928, in Cologne, Germany. He was a German racing driver who competed in Formula One for the Ferrari team.
Von Trips began his racing career in the early 1950s, competing in various sports car races before moving on to Formula One in 1956. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented and skilled driver, earning the respect of both his teammates and competitors.
During his time with Ferrari, von Trips achieved considerable success, winning several races and finishing on the podium numerous times. In 1961, he came close to winning the Formula One World Championship, but ultimately finished as the runner-up to Phil Hill.
Tragically, von Trips' promising career was cut short on September 10, 1961, at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. He was involved in a collision that resulted in the deaths of both himself and 15 spectators.
Von Trips' untimely death sent shockwaves through the racing world, and he is remembered as a talented driver who was taken from us too soon. His legacy lives on in the hearts of fans and fellow racers alike.
Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips will always be remembered for his passion, skill, and sportsmanship both on and off the track.
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