Porsche Frame RS61 n° 126 Stirling Moss Targa Florio 1961 Black Wooden Frame with Sketch 40 x 50 cm - Uli Ehret

Porsche Frame RS61 n° 126 Stirling Moss Targa Florio 1961

Printed reproduction of an original watercolour by Uli Ehret 

With a black-painted wooden frame, double mat and protective glass

Limited edition of 100 numbered and signed copies

Size 40 x 50 cm

Made in Germany

Stirling Moss’s No. 126 Porsche RS61 at the 1961 Targa Florio was one of the small 718 RennSport prototypes fielded by Porsche on Sicilian roads—a direct successor to the RS60s that had triumphed in previous years. With its rear-mounted four-cylinder engine, lightweight chassis, and exceptional agility, Moss described this Porsche as “perfect” for the mountain course, capable of playing the role of David against the far more powerful Ferraris. Having started in the lead thanks to Porsche’s strong practice performance, he led the race for a long stretch before his RS61 was sidelined by a transmission failure, handing the ultimate victory to Ferrari—though his own performance was hailed as that of a “moral winner.”

A Dream Life in Watercolor

Since childhood, Uli Ehret (born in Weinheim, Germany in April 1965) was passionate about cars and painting. At just 16 years old, he began winning national art competitions, and at 21, he opened his own advertising agency.

In 1998, the discovery of watercolor as a medium for depicting racing cars allowed him to make his first breakthrough in art. For his exhibition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005, Ehret demonstrated that he had finally found the tool to express dynamism, movement, and vibrations, and that he was now able to represent speed in his paintings. A subtle blend of realistic representation and impressionism. By its very nature, watercolor allows for a representation of movement that can be perceived even in the dust spray from the road and the glow of the brake discs. And the way Ehret utilizes the background adds even more speed to his works.

But his work doesn't stop at this impressionistic style; it is also complemented by the story of a specific race, a driver's life, a competition's high point, or a historical moment in motorsport. Uli Ehret reads extensively about motorsport, both current and historical. His library contains several hundred books on all kinds of cars, drivers, and eras. Thus, a painting doesn't just depict a fast car, but also tells a story about the person behind the wheel or a particular day of racing, filled with historical details.

References :

Rolex, Gulf Oil, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Shell, Alpina, Aston Martin, Volkswagen

Special artworks for Le Mans teams: Corvette Racing, ProDrive, Larbre Competition, Team Modena, Roll Centre, etc.

Custom commissions for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.