Pescarolo: The Spirit of Le Mans at Kyalami

Pescarolo: The Spirit of Le Mans at Kyalami

While he’s the undisputed King of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Henri Pescarolo’s time in Formula 1 was marked by the same grit and determination that made him an endurance icon.

This tribute captures Henri at the 1970 South African GP in the glorious blue Matra MS120. Powered by that unmistakable Matra V12, it was a car that sounded as good as it looked against the Kyalami backdrop. A true gentleman of the sport and a hero to racing fans worldwide.

Experience the V12 era. Own a piece of history. High-quality digital images are available now at motoprint.co.za

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