Helck Family Collection: Peter Helck’s “Murder Car” featured in The Saturday Evening Post
The June 2, 1951 issue of The Saturday Evening Post is a collectible featuring the artwork of Peter Helck and Norman Rockwell.
Peter Helck illustrated a short story by William Campbell Gault. He tells the tale of a driver of the "Murder Car" at the Indianapolis 500 track whose intent was not to win the race.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
The Saturday Evening Post, June 2, 1951
Norman Rockwell's cover illustration
In the back of the issue, The Saturday Evening Post included this photo of Peter and Jerry Helck with background on the article. Did you spot Old 16 and other famous automobiles in Helck's illustration?
Comments
This is fabulous! I love the blend of history and artwork. Wonderful.
Looks like the talented artists’ depiction of Turn #3 at the IMS. Thanks for this very interesting post. The 500 will be coming up again before we know it. Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!! , Jonathan B. Richards II in Missouri.
Do I spy a yellow Tucker in the bottom two illustrations?!