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Chopard, Official Timekeeper of the 9th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique
??The ninth edition of the most prestigious event on the classic racin circuit took place from May 9th to 11th 2014. Every two years, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique brings together drivers and devotees of historical cars for a competition driven on vintage racing cars. Chopard has been serving as sponsor and official timekeeper of the event since 2002, a natural alliance for a brand of passionate enthusiasts.
Monaco, 11th of May 2014 -
"Gentlemen, please start your engines"… These words marked the official start of the 8th Monaco Historic Grand Prix on May 12th, under a sunny sky. This unique event - that runs every two years - is one of the best classic car races in Europe. Once again, Chopard served as the official timekeeper at this circuit car race, which attracted over 30 000 spectators and more than 500 journalists from all over the world.
Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard noted: “"We have a true passion for sports cars and classic racing and this is probably the best event you can find on the circuit anywhere in the world so Chopard belongs here." Monaco’s racing track is one the most renowned and demanding in the world. Each category in the race celebrated winners from different countries: pilots from Japan, Great Britain, or Italy…
Legendary pilots from all over the world also took part in the event: Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost or Gerard Berger participated to the different parades.
Karl Friedrich Scheufele with Jacky Ickx and Gerhard Berger
Jacky Ickx, legendary pilot known as “Mr Le Mans”, and ambassador of Chopard, put his helmet on and gave two special runs in a unique single-seater racing car, the “Auto Union Type C” with its heavy engine compared to its small chassis and body which was built in 1936 and known as the Auto Union Silver Arrow, a truly motor sport? ?legend.
Jacky Ickx wearing the GPMH 2014 collection
For each edition of the Grand Prix since 2002, Chopard has created a limited-edition watch. For the first time, the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014? ?watches compose a complete line of timepieces encompassing self-winding three-hand, power-reserve or chronograph versions, each imbued with the technical spirit of classic racing.
V12 on Nato Strap
Available in steel and titanium or steel combined with titanium and rose gold, these models with their assorted complications and their materials are designed to support drivers during this exceptional competition.
Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard, had the great honour of presenting the series model number one to H.S.H. Prince Albert II.
Monaco, 11th of May 2014 -
"Gentlemen, please start your engines"… These words marked the official start of the 8th Monaco Historic Grand Prix on May 12th, under a sunny sky. This unique event - that runs every two years - is one of the best classic car races in Europe. Once again, Chopard served as the official timekeeper at this circuit car race, which attracted over 30 000 spectators and more than 500 journalists from all over the world.
Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard noted: “"We have a true passion for sports cars and classic racing and this is probably the best event you can find on the circuit anywhere in the world so Chopard belongs here." Monaco’s racing track is one the most renowned and demanding in the world. Each category in the race celebrated winners from different countries: pilots from Japan, Great Britain, or Italy…
Legendary pilots from all over the world also took part in the event: Jacky Ickx, Alain Prost or Gerard Berger participated to the different parades.
Karl Friedrich Scheufele with Jacky Ickx and Gerhard Berger
Jacky Ickx, legendary pilot known as “Mr Le Mans”, and ambassador of Chopard, put his helmet on and gave two special runs in a unique single-seater racing car, the “Auto Union Type C” with its heavy engine compared to its small chassis and body which was built in 1936 and known as the Auto Union Silver Arrow, a truly motor sport? ?legend.
Jacky Ickx wearing the GPMH 2014 collection
For each edition of the Grand Prix since 2002, Chopard has created a limited-edition watch. For the first time, the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2014? ?watches compose a complete line of timepieces encompassing self-winding three-hand, power-reserve or chronograph versions, each imbued with the technical spirit of classic racing.
V12 on Nato Strap
Available in steel and titanium or steel combined with titanium and rose gold, these models with their assorted complications and their materials are designed to support drivers during this exceptional competition.
Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard, had the great honour of presenting the series model number one to H.S.H. Prince Albert II.
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Some nice photos of the two-day race ...
Day 1
Jacky Ickx wearing the GPMH 2014 collection
The Chopard Garage
Day 2
Press Release
Some nice photos of the two-day race ...
Day 1
Jacky Ickx wearing the GPMH 2014 collection
The Chopard Garage
Day 2
Press Release
This message has been edited by Kong on 2014-05-14 04:09:50
Chopard, Official Timekeeper of the 9th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique
The ninth edition of the most prestigious event on the classic racin circuit took place from May 9th to 11th 2014. Every two years, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique brings together drivers and devotees of historical cars for a competition driven on v...
