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Original vintage Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Associate Section continental touring document wallet and collection of period motoring papers, dating from at least 1947–1951.Issued from the RAC Associate Section, 85 Pall Mall, London S.W.1. The front of the wallet is named by hand to what appears to be “J. K. Whittaker Esq.” with a further handwritten notation beneath.A fascinating surviving group documenting post-war British motoring and continental travel, including RAC route planning, customs paperwork and assistance for motorists travelling abroad.Contents include:* RAC Touring Department itinerary dated 11.3.47, Derby to Cardiff via Warwick, 158½ miles
* detailed RAC route instructions including Derby to Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Atherstone
* typed RAC “Driving in France” information sheet dated 9 April 1951
* Continental Touring – Free Assistance in case of Breakdown or Accident booklet
* RAC offices and representatives information for Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland and overseas
* customs/freight-related RAC forms and paperwork
* additional RAC correspondence, forms and period documents
* original RAC Associate Section document walletCondition:
An original used archive approximately 75 years old. The outer wallet is in worn condition with creasing, tears and edge wear. The enclosed paperwork varies in condition, with age toning, creasing, handling wear, marks and occasional edge damage, although much of the printed material remains clear and legible.Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description. The collection is being sold as found and as photographed; no claim is made that the original RAC travelling pack is complete.An unusual piece of early post-war RAC, classic car, motoring, touring and Continental travel ephemera, particularly appealing as the documents have remained together in their original RAC wallet.
