Sports - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 2006 - 125 Euro Cent
Theme: Sports & Games
Country | Austria / II. Republic of Austria |
Issue Date | 2006 |
Face Value | 125.00 |
Printing Type | Photogravure |
Stamp Type | Commemorative |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 1935 |
Chronological Chapter | OOS-OE2 |
SID | 341549 |
In 51 Wishlists |
The Austrian Post published a wonderful series in honor of Formula 1 legends between 2005 and 2009. The objective brand appeared in block or miniature sheet with 8 brands of famous racers. Bruce McLaren: Discovered by the Australian Jack Brabham, the young engineer came to Europe in 1958 and started his Formula 1 career in the Cooper team. At the first victory, he was only 22 years old and long time the youngest winner in Formula 1 Bruce McLaren founded his own Formula 1 racing team in 1966, together with countryman Denis Hulme, he won in 1968, the second place in the Constructors' Championship. On June 2, 1970, Bruce McLaren crashed deadly.