Poster Auto-Union V16 Stromlinienwagen Bernd Rosemeyer 1937 original drawing by Benjamin Freudenthal

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Benjamin Freudenthal is drawing since his childhood. Fascinated by the magic of aviation scenes depicted on his childhood model boxes, his heart is between airplanes and cars. He explains that in a successful painting, the landscape is more important than the subject : "If you can feel the air temperature, the time of day (to the hour), and the speed of a car, then you are in the presence of a high-quality painting. The originality of the composition is also a determining factor to the final success".

Born in 1909, German racing driver Bernd Rosemeyer died on January 28, 1938 while attempting to set a speed record. Rosemeyer was one of the few drivers who could handle the difficult driving of the Auto Union V16 Stromlinienwagen, a demanding Formula 1 car clad in aerodynamic bodywork. On October 28, 1937, Rosemeyer broke a speed record by reaching 400 kilometers per hour on the A5 motorway, known for its long, straight route, which made it suitable for record attempts. Alongside his racing career, Rosemeyer married aviation pioneer Elly Beinhorn, making them the first celebrity couple in motorsports. Their fame attracted the attention of the Nazi Party and the couple quickly became a propaganda tool.

In this illustration Bernd Rosemeyer prepares to break the world speed record at the wheel of his Auto Union type C. Ferdinand Porsche, leaning over the car, gives him his final advice. There are hidden characters in the painting such as SS officers from the "Hogan's Heroes" series, characters from the "Peaky Blinders series", Caroll Shelby or even the artist himself. Have fun finding them!