An original oil on canvas by Tim Layzell (English, b. 1982), edged with a deep, white gesso hardwood frame and unglazed.

Nino Vaccarella (1933–2021) was one of many Italian drivers who graced the seats of works Ferrari F1 and sports cars between the 1950s and the 1970s. Vaccarella, however, holds a special place in Ferrari folklore, in particular for his performances on the mighty Targa Florio. As a Palermo school teacher who lapped the 72 km (45 mile) Piccolo Madonie course each evening after work, he had an advantage over his opposition and used it to good effect when he won the race in 1965 sharing driving duties with Lorenzo Bandini. In 1967, however, his luck seemingly ran out. Four days after Bandini's death, Ferrari sent just one 330 P4 to Sicily for Vaccarella to share with fellow driver Ludovico Scarfiotti. Fastest in practice, Vaccarella started as favorite and, as depicted in this painting, he led out of Campofelice through the first lap, ending up a full minute ahead of the less powerful but nimbler Porsche 908s. As he exited the village of Collesano on the second lap, he momentarily lost concentration and hit a kerb, forcing instant retirement. Vaccarella would return to win the Targa Florio again for Alfa Romeo in 1971 and 1975, before living in peaceful retirement in his hometown of Palermo, Italy, until his passing in September 2021, aged 88.

Overall size: 22 x 18 in. (56 x 46 cm).