Bookend, Bust of Race Car Driver Juan Manuel Fangio, circa 1965
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Juan Manuel Fangio of Argentina was the dominant driver in Formula One's early years. He won the World Drivers' Championship five times: in 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, and 1957. At various points in his career, Fangio drove for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Maserati. He retired from competitive driving in 1958.
Juan Manuel Fangio of Argentina was the dominant driver in Formula One's early years. He won the World Drivers' Championship five times: in 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, and 1957. At various points in his career, Fangio drove for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Maserati. He retired from competitive driving in 1958.
Artifact
Bookend
Date Made
circa 1965
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.1.1734.34
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 6.25 in
Depth: 5 in
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