Bernie Ecclestonewho truly transformed Formula 1 by remaining at its head for around forty years, has accumulated a large number of cars. Formula 1 cars whose pedigree and quality of condition remain unique in the world. Now aged 94, the man has decided to part with his exceptional models.
This is how 69 models will be sold by the company owned by Tom Hartley Junior, specializing in the sale of exceptional cars. Among the copies put up for sale, we can cite the 375 F1 by Alberto Ascariwhich won the Italian Grand Prix, the Ferrari Thin Wall Special, which was the first Ferrari to beat Alfa Romeo, the very first 312 F1, which is considered the most original F1 car of the time, but also of the Michael Schumacher's F1Niki Lauda ou encore Mike Hawthorn.
We also note cars driven by Nelson Piquet, one of which was used for tests with Ayrton Senna fin 1983. Around thirty Brabhams and nearly 17 Ferraris are part of the lot.
Bernie Ecclestone's incredible Formula 1 collection is for sale
The person responsible for this exceptional sale has reason to be proud: “ no collection like this has ever come up for sale, and no one in the world has a racing car collection quite like Bernie's. This is a great opportunity for a discerning collector to acquire cars that have never been offered for sale before, and it would be great to see them on the track again ».
Details of the sale are not known at this time. Such a sale is of course aimed at wealthy people, but who are also Formula 1 enthusiasts. The prices of certain F1 cars will certainly reach new heights, but will also remain a well-kept secret.