Auctions

Graham Budd Auctions
@Sotheby’s, London November 4
Sporting memorabilia sale

47 motor sport lots, including:

1972 McLaren M19A nosecone (signed by Denny Hulme)
1973 Tyrrell 006 nosecone (signed by François Cevert)
1976 Shadow DN5 nosecone (signed by Tom Pryce)

Nigel Mansell’s signed Williams race suit (worn for the 1992 Italian Grand Prix)
Joey Dunlop’s leathers, helmet, boots and gloves (worn for his winning ride in the 1998 Isle of Man Lightweight TT)
Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari race suit (worn for his home win at the 2006 German Grand Prix)

Silverstone Auctions
@Birmingham November 15-16
NEC Classic Motor Show Sale

1970 IKA Torino 380S Juan Manuel Fangio’s daily driver. Believed to have been gifted to Fangio by IKA for his contribution to ‘Argentina’s national car’. Full history, including Fangio’s insurance documents, handbook and international licence.
“This is a very special item and we are very proud to have been chosen by his family to present his prized model to the global market.” Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions managing director

Fangio’s Road Racing Drivers Club membership card. ‘Juan Manuel Fangio is a member of good standing’. Dated May 16, 1958

1976 BRDC International Trophy programme
Signed by: James Hunt (his second non-championship win during his title year and second International Trophy victory), Mario Andretti, Jody Scheckter, Chris Amon, Guy Edwards
Includes tickets, paddock passes and a newspaper clipping detailing Hunt’s record lap in practice.

RM Auctions
@New York November 21
Art of the Automobile

The first major car auction held in Manhattan for over a decade

1964 Ferrari 250LM Chassis 6107
24th of 32 produced
Expected to fetch in excess of $12m
Class winner at the 1968 Daytona 24 Hours, eighth overall, in the hands of John Gunn, Fausto Merello and Guillermo Ortega of Raceco of Miami.
Driven by Merello, Edward Alvarez and Umberto Maglioli at Daytona in 1969 but retired after gearbox failure

“6107 represents the pinnacle of 1960s vintage Ferrari collecting, combining rarity, beautiful design and a legitimate racing pedigree. Only a select number of cars can claim both originality and important race history, and of this group, few rarely come up for public sale, elevating the significance of this upcoming auction.” Alain Squindo, RM Auctions Vice President

Other key cars:

1936 Talbot-Lago T150C Cabriolet by Figoni et Falaschi
Estimate: $8-10m

1963 Chevrolet CERV II test car
Designed by Zora Arkus-Duntov, driven in period by Jim Hall and Roger Penske
Estimate: $1.3m – $1.8m

November Auction Calendar

1 Bonhams London to Brighton Run Sale, New Bond Street, London
4 Graham Budd Auctions, Sporting Memorabilia Sale, Sotheby’s, New Bond Street, London
16 Motostalgia Grand Prix Auction, Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
15-16 Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale, NEC, Birmingham
21 RM Auctions Art of the Automobile, Sotheby’s, Manhattan, New York
21-23 Mecum Anaheim Auction, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
27 Brightwells Classic Cars and Motorcycles, Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire
30 Historics at Brooklands Classic and Collectors’ Cars, Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey