David Purley
David Purley
DAVID PURLEY d1985. British Formula 1 driver. 11GPs. He will forever be remembered for his extreme bravery whilst frantically attempting in vain to save the life of fellow F1 driver Roger Williamson at the 1973 Dutch GP. An act for which he later received The George Medal. The drama of the images associated with his valiant frustrated attempt on that sad day were to act as a catalyst for motor-racing to focus on its safety procedures in later years. David Purley also later survived one of F1s most violent accidents at the 1977 British Grand Prix. He was killed aged just 40 in a plane crash in 1985
David Purley
Reference Number. 7749
A good original vintage 1970s autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by David Purley
An extremely rare and sought-after F1 autograph for 1970s motorsport collectors
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David Purley
Reference Number. 7037
An original 1973 autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by David Purley.
Double mounted for fine display with photograph.
An extremely rare and sought-after F1 autograph for 1970s motorsport collectors.
NB ; There are two small (approx 1x1cm sized) tape stains showing through on the page caused by it being previously fixed into an autograph scrapbook. It has been backed over in these small areas with acid free tape to protect it for the future and when display mounted with white backing card will only be partly visible.
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