Ken Wharton in a Jaguar D Type, Rheims 12 Hours Race, France, 3rd July 1954. Artist: Unknown

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Ken Wharton in a Jaguar D Type passing the chequered flag during the Rheims 12 Hours Race, France, 3rd July 1954. Wharton shared the car with Peter Whitehead and they went on to win the race. Wharton was killed driving a Ferrari Monza sports car in New Zealand 3 years later.

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Size: 5035px × 3746px
Location: World,Europe,France,Champagne-Ardenne,Rheims
Photo credit: © National Motor Museum/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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