Bernie Ecclestone’s F1 Car Collection Now For Sale
Bernie Ecclestone, one of the most famed figures in Formula 1’s history, is bidding farewell to a considerable portion of his impressive Ecclestone Grand Prix collection. The 94-year-old former Formula 1 mogul is offloading 69 vehicles from his personal collection, which he started amassing more than 50 years ago. The cars, which include several rare and historic F1 race cars, will be offered for sale by the British exotic car dealer Tom Hartley Jr Many of these cars have been stored away for decades, out of sight of the public.
Creation of a Legendary Collection Over A 50-Year Period
Ecclestone’s love of racing cars began in the 1950s when he was associated with the Connaught team, then with the Brabham team, which he bought and managed in the 1970s. But most people know Ecclestone as the founder of the Formula One Group in 1987, which holds the commercial rights of Formula 1 and the global promotion of the sport. He maintained control of the group until 2017, when Liberty Media acquired it.
Ecclestone’s automotive collection reveals his strong clout in F1. He’s been expanding over the years, adding a 1993 McLaren MP4/8A F1 car he bought in 2018 for $5 million. While this specific car is not part of the sale, the 69 cars being auctioned are still of extreme value and history.
Ecclestone’s Car Collection Highlights
SOME OF THE most famous race cars in F1 history were among the most valuable cars in the Ecclestone Grand Prix collection Perhaps the most notable items on the list include the championship-winning Ferrari F2002 of Michael Schumacher during the F1 2002 season, and several other iconic Ferrari race cars. These are the Ferrari 312B3, Ferrari 246 and Ferrari 375, which gave Alberto Ascari a victory in the 1951 Italian Grand Prix.
Outside of Ferrari, Ecclestone’s collection includes other legendary cars, like the Vanwall VW10, driven by Stirling Moss to several wins in 1958, and a number of Brabham cars, including the iconic BT46B “fan car”. Niki Lauda won the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix with this Gordon Murray-designed car, which was banned due to its contentious design.
Why Ecclestone Is Parting With His Collection
Speaking in a post, Bernie Ecclestone said had given their sale some thought and was always looking forward to parting ways with his legendary vehicles, explaining that he had always preferred buying Formula 1 cars than road cars. He argues that at the pinnacle of motorsport, Grand Prix cars, and by extension, F1 cars define that… For Ecclestone, the cars are more than just vehicles, but “rare works of art” with brilliant race histories.
Ecclestone also said he wants to get rid of his collection while he is still alive so he can see where the cars land rather than leave it to his family when he dies.
“A Grand Prix and especially a Formula 1 car are much more important than any road car or other type of race car,” Ecclestone said. “All the cars I have purchased throughout the years have impeccable race pedigrees and are rare pieces of art.”
THE FINAL ACT FOR BERNIE ECCLESTONE’S CAR COLLECTION
The ‘Ecclestone car collection’ has sold, the end of an era for one of the key players in the history of motorsport. These cars are not just a personal taste of Bernie Ecclestone who likes to be in love with racing but they also repeat the history and evolution of Formula 1. Their new owners will surely find inspiration through these legendary vehicles, which will no doubt be appreciated for years to come as they inspire a new generation of racing enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This is a rare occasion for fans and collectors alike to own a piece of F1 history. Whether you’re a diehard Ecclestone Grand Prix collection aficionado or a treasure-seeking investor seeking an alternative asset class, this sale presents a monumental opportunity to own some of the most wonderfully evocative racing machines to ever lap a racetrack.
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