Winner of the Miss World 1958 contest , Penelope Anne Coelen (centre) , 18 year old Miss South Africa is congratulated by Claudine Oger (left) , 17 year old Miss France , who was second , and Vinnie Ingemann , 18 year old Miss Denmark , who gained third place , after the judging at the Lyceum , The Strand , London , England . Twenty two countries were represented in the competition . First prize is £500 and a sports car . 13 October 1958.
Winner of the Miss World 1958 contest , Penelope Anne Coelen (centre) , 18 year old Miss South Africa is congratulated by Claudine Oger (left) , 17 year old Miss France , who was second , and Vinnie Ingemann , 18 year old Miss Denmark , who gained third place , after the judging at the Lyceum , The Strand , London , England . Twenty two countries were represented in the competition . First prize is £500 and a sports car . 13 October 1958