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Motor Racing Legend
Jim Clark
1936 - 1968
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This is an approximately half life-size cold cast bronze bust of the motor racing legend Jim Clark. Each piece is hand cast by the artist to ensure a work of the highest quality. The piece is one of an edition of only 100 pieces worldwide ensuring the work becomes a serious piece of sporting memorabilia (five of the edition have been earmarked for foundry casting - please get in touch for prices) . The work stands on a polished mahogany base at around 14 inches (35cm) ans weighs around 5 kg. On the base is an engraved plaque with the enscription " Jim Clark 1936 - 1968". The plaque can be engraved with wording of your choice for the purpose of presentations etc. at no extra cost.
It is priced at £275 inclusive of delivery to any UK address
If you wish to purchase the item by money order or cheque please email me to make arrangements.
Jim Clark (March 4, 1936 – April 7, 1968) is regarded as one of the best drivers of all time and most naturally gifted.
Clark began his Formula 1 career with the Lotus team and drove for them between 1960 to 1968. In 1963 with the Lotus 25, Clark won seven out of ten races and won Lotus its first World Championship a feat he completed again in 1965 (in that year he also won the Indianapolis 500).
On April 7 1968 during a Formula Two race at the Hockenheim circuit, Jim Clark died when his car veered off the race course and crashed - a deflating rear tyre was the most likely cause. His death was a huge blow not just to the Lotus team but to all of motor racing.
When Clark died, fellow driver Chris Amon was quoted as saying, "If it could happen to him, what chance do the rest of us have?"
During his F1 career Clark won 25 races. He is buried in the village of Chirnside in Berwickshire.
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