Peter Moffat Lindner Paintings

Peter Lindner, though not a household name in the art world, was better known for his contributions in a different field – auto racing. Born on November 27, 1936, in Berlin, Germany, he pursued a career not in art but in motorsports, where he achieved recognition as a talented and promising driver during the 1950s and 1960s.

Lindner's interest in racing began at a young age, and he quickly made a name for himself in European racing circuits. He was particularly associated with the Jaguar brand, racing various models throughout his career, including the D-Type and the E-Type. Lindner's most notable achievement in motorsports was his victory in the 1963 Tourist Trophy at Goodwood, where he drove a Jaguar E-Type Lightweight to first place.

His career, unfortunately, was cut tragically short. On October 11, 1964, during the 1000 km race at the Montlhéry circuit near Paris, France, Lindner was involved in a fatal crash that also claimed the life of French driver Maurice Trintignant's nephew, Jean-Claude Vidilles. Lindner was only 27 years old at the time of his death.

Though his life and career were brief, Lindner is remembered in the racing community for his skill, passion for motorsports, and his association with some of the most iconic racing cars of the era. His name might occasionally be confused or mixed with individuals from the art world due to the commonalities of names, but it is within the domain of racing that Peter Lindner left his enduring legacy.