1960 Monaco Grand Prix winning Lotus 18 of Stirling Moss

Coming Soon... The "Racing Colours" print collection. 24 beautiful car section artwork panels by Simon Owen. Here the 1960 Monaco Grand Prix winning Lotus 18 of Stirling Moss.

Available from the Historic Car Art Gallery, UK.



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