Lyon, Automobile Museum, France, 1960s

An original vintage poster issued by the city of Lyon promoting the museum, located at a beautiful chateau in the suburb of Rochetaillé, which houses the collection of historic cars and other vehicles assembled by local man Henri Malartré. 

Size 100cm x 61cm

Condition Good.  If you would like to know more please get in touch.

Background Malartré, who operated a car repair business, began collecting in the 1930s. He opened the museum at the Château de Rochetaillé in 1960 and donated the collection to the city of Lyon in 1972.  

Photograph René Basset

Printer Gougenheim, Lyon