An original Shell Berre service circular issued on 4 September 1956 for the 5th Tour de France Automobile, accompanied by an original 10-litre Shell Berre fuel coupon and the complete nine-page list of Shell-contracted competitors.

Prepared for Shell's official refuelling network, the circular explains the distribution of fuel and lubricants throughout the event, noting that competitors were required to pay for fuel unless presenting the appropriate Shell coupons, while Shell-contracted drivers were entitled to receive lubricants free of charge. The accompanying documentation records the competitors eligible under Shell contract, with numerous contemporary editorial annotations identifying those drivers. Of particular interest are the entries for Ferrari 250 Europa competitors, including: - Louis Rosier / Jean Estager – Ferrari 250 Europa - Maurice Trintignant / François Picard – Ferrari 250 Europa The list also documents a remarkable cross-section of the 1956 Tour de France Automobile field, including entries driving Porsche Carrera, Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, Alfa Romeo Super Sprint, Maserati, Lancia 2500, Aston Martin DB2/4, Fiat 8V, and numerous French works and privateer teams.

Nine pages total, with original pencil annotations, 31x21.5 CM.