Mr Rauno Aaltonen at the start of the Valence to Monaco leg of the Monte Carlo Rallye Historic in the Mini at 3am.

I was lucky enough to follow the Rallye with my Leica Noctilux lens which allowed me to photograph at night and especially be present at the extremely early morning start, where I first met Mr Rauno Aaltonen (winner of the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally), who, noticed my Leica camera and lens. He popped the map reading light on for me to give me a tickle more light. To this day we are friends. Rauno was part of the  ‘Three Musketeers’, consisting of Patrick Hopkirk, Timo Mäkinen, and Rauno Aaltonen, who were part of the  Mini works cars dominating the Rallye throughout the 1960’s.

Limited Edition, hand print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315gsm 100% Cotton White High Gloss mounted under acid free card.

Image size: 44cm image width, with 60cm x 50cm Mount.