John Surtees Signed 5X7 Inches 1970 F1 Team Surtees Photo
JSA135715
Regular price $149.95 USDJohn Surtees Signed 5x7 Inches 1970 F1 Team Surtees Photo – Authentic Formula 1 Memorabilia
Own a rare and historically significant piece of Formula 1 history with this John Surtees Signed 5x7 Inches 1970 F1 Team Surtees Photo, featuring a genuine hand-signed autograph from 1964 Formula 1 World Champion John Surtees.
This collectible celebrates a unique chapter in Surtees’ career—his role not only as a driver but also as a team founder during the 1970 Formula 1 season, when he competed with his own team, the Surtees Racing Organisation. This makes the item especially meaningful, as it represents one of the rare instances in Formula 1 where a World Champion both designed and raced his own car.
In 1970, Surtees established the Surtees Racing Organisation as a constructor, entering Formula 1 with the TS7 chassis while continuing to drive himself. This period highlights his exceptional versatility and technical understanding of the sport, further reinforcing his legacy as one of motorsport’s most unique figures.
Surtees remains the only driver in history to win World Championships on both motorcycles and in Formula 1, a distinction that sets him apart among racing legends. His involvement as both engineer and driver during this era adds an extra layer of significance to memorabilia from the Team Surtees period.
This 5x7 inch signed photograph captures Surtees during his self-run Formula 1 team era, offering a rare glimpse into a pioneering moment in the sport’s history. Compact signed photos like this are highly collectible for their accessibility, historical importance, and strong connection to specific racing eras.
Every autographed item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Formula World Shop Inc. Authentication Services. This lifetime guarantee includes a unique certification number and a matching numbered hologram securely affixed to the item. As part of the Formula World Shop Inc. guarantee, this certifies that every autograph is authentic, adding long-term value for collectors, and is backed by our full money-back guarantee.
🏁 Key Features:
✍️ Hand-signed by John Surtees — 1964 Formula 1 World Champion
🏎️ 5x7 inches 1970 Team Surtees F1 photo
🏁 Surtees Racing Organisation constructor era
🧠 Driver-owner-engineer role in Formula 1
🏆 Unique dual-discipline world champion (motorcycles & F1)
📊 Represents early independent F1 team era
🪟 Compact, display-friendly collectible
📈 Highly collectible signed Surtees team memorabilia
📜 Includes Certificate of Authenticity with numbered hologram verification
🎁 Ideal gift for Formula 1 and motorsport history fans
📦 Rare John Surtees signed 1970 Team Surtees photo
John Surtees was a British racing driver widely regarded as one of the most unique and accomplished figures in motorsport history. Born on February 11, 1934, and he is celebrated for his rare achievement of becoming a world champion on both two wheels and four.
Surtees began his racing career in motorcycle racing, where he achieved extraordinary success by winning multiple World Championships with MV Agusta before transitioning to car racing in the early 1960s. His adaptability, mechanical understanding, and competitive drive allowed him to quickly establish himself in Formula 1.
In Formula 1, Surtees achieved the pinnacle of success by winning the World Drivers’ Championship in 1964 with Ferrari. He remains the only person in history to have won world championships in both motorcycle Grand Prix racing and Formula 1, securing his place as one of the most versatile and exceptional talents in motorsport.
