Donington Park Programmes / Pat Fairfield Winner's Plaque
Sold for £315
(including buyers premium)
Lot details
For the Derby & District MC restricted event, Motor Car Races on 19 August 1933, 7 October 1933, 12 May 1934, the International Car Races on 6 October 1934, the 12-hour Sports Car Race on 24 September 1937, the July 1938 Nuffield Trophy Race, the June 1939 Light Car Classic Road Race; together with a programme for The Coronation Trophy Car Races held on the Wednesday of King George VI's Coronation & a small bronze Donington Winner's plaque, featuring a circuit map in relief. Plus a Derby & District MC crest in blue and green enamels, engraved 'CORONATION DAY MEETING 12TH MAY 1937' & 'PAT FAIRFIELD' measuring 4.5x6.5cm. After this victory in his E.R.A. at Donington, Pat Fairfield lost his life the following month after receiving multiple injuries in a six-car pile up at the Le Mans 24-hours race. Varied condition. (9)
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