Lot 43: Terence Cuneo , 1907-1996 The Shell Rally oil on canvas

signed oil on canvas

63.5 by 76cm.; 25 by 30in.

The present work depicts the 1966 Shell Race from Vancouver to Quebec City. More than 60 drivers ploughed through a 4,100 mile course coast to coast across Canada. The participants were required to do all of their own repairs and maintenance throughout the six day marathon over roads that were largely gravel or dirt surfaced.

This painting was probably commissioned by the Rootes Group for one of their car calendars.