Kremer Racing Porsche 935 K2 - (Le Mans 1977) Original Study Painting by John Ketchell

The Kremer Racing Porsche 935 K2 driven by John Fitzpatrick, Guy Edwards and Nick Faure at Le Mans 1977.

Acrylics / gouache on paper.

Size: 26 x 19cm. Mounted 36 x 29cm.


Available from the Historic Car Art Gallery, UK.
www.HistoricCarArt.net



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