No Reserve Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Posters 1985 - 2011, 6 Artist / Bobby Rahal Signed
Item Details
- Location: Naples, FL 34114
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: M-0058549
Available for auction is a collection of 55 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) posters, celebrating one of America’s premier vintage motorsport events—the only vintage street race run on public roads in the U.S. This iconic 10-day festival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has attracted enthusiasts and collectors for decades, and this offering represents a rare opportunity to own a curated selection of its official artwork. 
The seller states the majority of the posters are in mint condition, with a few showing minor imperfections such as slight corner bends, small scrapes, or edge creases. Highlights include: a 1985 Jaguar D-Type (11”x17”, Mint); 1986 Lotus (15”x22”, Mint); 1987 Allard (17”x22”, Mint); 1988 MG (17”x24”, VF); 1990 Open Wheel Sprint Car (18”x26.5”, Mint); 1991 Maserati (Near Mint); and 1993 Bugatti (Near Mint). 
Additional rarities include multiple editions from 1995 to 2002, such as framed and unframed versions, artist-signed pieces by Thomas Montanari, and two 1999 Mercedes posters signed by Bobby Rahal (one framed, one unframed). The 2001 Motorcycle Thunder Dome poster is especially unique—measuring 8.5”x11” and quadruple-signed by notable figures including KDKA’s John Cigna and John Burnette.
The collection also includes a stunning 2011 Porsche poster (30”x17”) double-signed by artists Randy Owens and Dan Holmes. Whether you're a PVGP enthusiast or vintage motorsport collector, this expansive and well-preserved set is a remarkable find. The buyer is responsible for tariffs, duties, customs, shipping, shipping insurance, handling, transactional fees or any miscellaneous fees. PCARMARKET is not responsible for anything lost or damaged during shipping.
Comments (4)
Bid in the amount of $100
Hello Again:
I have also just listed AT NO RESERVE my 55-year personal collection of 54 Porsche showroom sales brochures from 1970–1991 and 13 Porsche books spanning 1972–2020, totaling 67 pieces. This extensive archive covers a wide range of Porsche models including the 911 T, E, S, SC, Carrera 2.7, Turbo/930S, Targa, Cabriolet, 993 Speedster, 924 series, 944 series, 928 series, Boxster, and the rare 718 Spyder. Included are numerous technical specification brochures, many of which were exclusive to VIPs or press at Porsche-sponsored events and not available to the public. Several early brochures are in German.
Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
RM
Hello Folks:
I wanted to list the year, Marque and size of each poster to give you a sense of the collection. They are as follows:
1985 Jaguar D Type, 11x17
1986 Lotus, 15x22
1987 Allard, 17x22
1988 MG, 17x24
1990 Sprint Car, 18x26-1/2
1991 Maserati, 18x26-1/2
1993 Bugatti, 19-1/4x29-1/2
1995 Corvette, 20x26
1995 Austin Healey, 18-1/4x24-1/4
1996 Jaguar, 14-1/2x24-1/4
1997 Allard, 18x24
1998 BMW, 12x24
1998 BMW (completely different design/signed), 18-1/4x24
1998 BMW (completely different design), 18x24
1999 Mercedes, 18x25
1999 Mercedes (completely different design), 18x24
2000 Audi/Auto Union, 18x24
2000 All Marques, 18x24
2001 Bentley, 22x28
2001 Motorcycle Thunder Dome, 8-1/2x11
2002 Porsche, 18x26
2011 Porsche, 17x30
Thank you!
RM
Hello and thank you for viewing my collection of hard-to-assemble Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix posters.
This early collection starts on Year 2 of the PVGP, 1985, and covers 18 different years of racing, ending in 2002 with one additional signed 2011 Porsche poster. Year 1 only had 500 8-1/2"X11" printed sheets of typing paper that were taped to businesses or stapled to trees and very few exist today. Whoever thought the PVGP would grow into the world class event that it is today!
Photo 19 (Porsche) is double signed by the artists Randy Owens and Dan Holmes, photos 20/21/26 and 27 (Mercedes) are signed by racer Bobby Rahal (2 signed posters, 1 framed), photo 22 (Mercedes) is signed by the artist Thomas Montanari, photo 23 (Motorcycle) is quadruple signed by KDKA dignitaries John Cigna and John Barnett and Allegheny Region PCA officers David and Pamela Finny, photos 24/25 (BMW-framed) is signed by the artist Thomas Montanari and photo 31 are all of the signed posters in this collection.
In addition to the 23 unique posters, duplication is as follows: 3 additional 1995 Austin Healey (1 framed), 2 additional 1996 Jaguar, 1 additional 1997 Allard, 2 additional 1998 BMW (1 framed), 16 additional 1999 Mercedes, 3 additional 2000 Audi/Auto Union (1 framed), 1 additional 2000 all Marques/Posters from 1984 to 2000, 2 additional 2001 Bentley, and 3 additional 2002 Porsche. There are 55 total posters in this collection.
The 23 unique posters alone were valued in excess of $4000 in 1995 however, this is a NO RESERVE AUCTION so the final bidder will be guaranteed a win.
I will be viewing the auction daily and will respond to your questions promptly.
Again, thank you for viewing my auction and GOOD LUCK!