An extraordinary and museum-quality signed photograph of Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve captured during private Ferrari testing at the Fiorano circuit in 1978, driving the iconic Ferrari 312 T3 as he exits the garage at Ferrari’s own test track.
We understand this remarkable image was personally signed by Villeneuve for the son of Sergio Vezzali — Gilles’ Ferrari race mechanic during his years with the Scuderia. The autograph is one of the finest examples we have ever handled: an unusually bold, perfectly placed and beautifully neat signature, clearly reflecting the personal connection between Villeneuve and his mechanic’s family. Pieces signed for inner-circle Ferrari personnel are among the most desirable in motorsport collecting and seldom appear on the open market.
The photograph is particularly rare as it was not taken during a Grand Prix weekend but at Fiorano during closed Ferrari testing sessions, where photography was strictly controlled and images of Villeneuve in the 312 T3 are scarce. Unlike paddock-signed items, this is a deeply personal, period-signed example from within Ferrari’s own team environment — elevating it to a true blue-chip Villeneuve collectible.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest natural talents in Formula 1 history, Villeneuve’s Ferrari-related signed material is increasingly difficult to source, especially with such intimate provenance and signature quality.
A world-class piece of Gilles Villeneuve memorabilia and one of the strongest signed Ferrari photographs to reach the market in recent years.
Measures an impressive 248 x 196mm is exceptional condition
Accompanied with our certificate of authenticity
$2,594.91
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