Six decades of great F1 drivers in Igor’s collection of pictures and autographs
The pictures include some of F1's most dramatic moments
Remember I said I didn’t see the point of autographs? I take it all back. Have a look at these great pictures from Igor’s massive collection of F1 driver autographs.
From Vettel to Andretti, and Massa to Scheckter, his collection spans six decades of Formula 1 and mainly centres around Ferrari drivers, plus a few others including Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham.
He’s even got a picture of the infamous 1997 Schumacher-Villeneuve collision signed by both drivers, and one of the 1990 Senna-Prost clash with Prost’s autograph.
Igor explains:
I wrote to many retired Ferrari drivers. I send only best quality pictures, mostly 20 x 30cm and always add a nice personal letter.
With all responses I have and some really nice words from such legends like Dan Gurney, Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Jacky Ickx, Chris Amon, and others. I truly believe that they enjoy this as much I or other collectors do.
Having autograph on a nice racing photo or a candid portrait, creates one of a kind item and makes a special connection.
I sent Ross Brawn a letter last month with some photos from Australian and Malaysian GPs. Last year it “worked” with Gerhard Berger, I sent him a letter congratulating on Vettel’s victory at the Italian GP with lots of photos of him driving for Ferrari, as well as of Vettel and Boudais.
A small selection of Igor’s photos are below. To see the full lot visit his Picasa page here.
If you can top that collection – or even approach it – I’d love to hear about it. Drop me a line via the contact form or you can share pictures on the F1 Fanatic drop.io.
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- 1968, Monza – Chris Amon
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- 1994, Silverstone – Michael Schumacher
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- 1966, Brands Hatch – Jack Brabham
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- 1966, Nurburgring
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- 1968, Oulton Park – Chris Amon
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- 1968, Mexico City – Jonathan Williams
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- 1976, Monte-Carlo – Niki Lauda
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- 1994, TI Aida – Nicola Larini
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- 1990, Suzuka – Alain Prost
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- 1995, Monza – Gerhard Berger
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- 1998, Imola – Michael Schumacher
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- 1996 – Michael Schumacher
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- 2008, Singapore – Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa
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- 1970, Osterreichring – Jacky Ickx
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- 1972, Kyalami – Mario Andretti
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- 1954, Monte-Carlo – Stirling Moss
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- 1979, Silverstone – Jody Scheckter
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- 1959, AVUS – Tony Brooks and Masten Gregory
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- 2008, Monza – Sebastian Vettel
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- 1997, Jerez – Jacques Villeneuve and Michael Schumacher
IDR said on 14th May 2009, 19:18
Igor,
Congratulations for having patient and motivation enough to produce this great collection of pics.
I have already “stolen” most of them for my personal “library” of F1 pics!!!
Tons of thanks for sharing this with us!
DC said on 14th May 2009, 19:25
Wow! Those are really impressive!
I have some I really treasure, like Stirling Moss, but your collection is amazing!
Wesley said on 14th May 2009, 20:14
Fantastic!!…great collection Igor,thanks for sharing.
Becken said on 14th May 2009, 23:28
Great collection, Igor. You should be such a brave man to ask Alain Prost to sign a Picture in what Senna push him out of the track. Good one ;)
I hope he was more excited than the nowadays guys…
anirudh said on 15th May 2009, 8:40
Im impressed…. cant wait to try my luck!
Chaz said on 15th May 2009, 10:16
Wow…!
Kutigz said on 15th May 2009, 16:01
I must compliment your collection Igor – they are indeed rare & simply amazing! Nice ones bruv!
Bigbadderboom said on 15th May 2009, 16:54
Fanatastic set Igor, some great names and pics
Jorge said on 18th June 2009, 2:26
Great job, buddy! Amazing pictures. I think you are the guy!