F1 cars from the past have always attracted a lot of attention at high-profile auction events. These cars, which were a part of the Grand Prix races in previous decades, hold great value in the history of F1. They played a significant role in establishing F1 as a prominent sport, despite the advancements in technology and other aspects of the sport over the years.
Former F1 driver, , has announced that he will be auctioning off 12 cars from his collection at the RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale on 11 May. Out of these 12 cars, six are F1 challengers. The highlight of the auction will be the world championship winning car, , which was driven by Jody Scheckter in 1979.
This particular car holds historical significance as it was the last Challenger built during the lifetime of Ferrari icon, . Only five 312 T4s were ever built, and Scheckter’s car, with chassis number 40, is the fourth in line. It helped him secure victories in the Belgian and Monaco GPs.
Apart from the Ferrari 312 T4, five other F1 cars will also be available for sale at the RM Sotheby auction. This includes the 1971 , which was the car Scheckter used for his F1 debut. Another notable car is the recreation of the unique six-wheeled , which Scheckter drove to victory in the 1976 Swedish GP. The remaining four F1 cars are , , and , all designed by Harvey Postlethwaite.
In addition to the F1 collection, Scheckter will also be selling several cars from Formula 2 and Formula 3. The estimated value of all 12 cars being auctioned by the South African is an astounding 10.9 million euros.
The rich history of F1 is filled with memorable moments, thanks to the cars that have graced the tracks over the years. Jody Scheckter’s collection of F1 cars is expected to create a buzz at the highly anticipated Monaco auction.