BONHAMS BRING DOWN THE GAVEL FOR THE HENRY SURTEES FOUNDATION CHARITY AUCTION

BONHAMS BRING DOWN THE GAVEL FOR THE

HENRY SURTEES FOUNDATION CHARITY AUCTION

 

Bonhams will once again bring down the gavel on a series of charity Lots sold in aid of the Henry Surtees Foundation.

 

The incredible fundraising auction takes place Tuesday 30 June at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey, and will once again be hosted by Bonhams Co-Chairman, Malcolm Barber: “I’m delighted that the Henry Surtees Foundation auction continues to go from strength-to-strength, each year seeing plenty of new and interesting Lots donated for sale to be purchased by generous bidders. Now in its fourth year, we’re proud to be a part of an event where the proceeds go to such a wonderful cause.”

 

In addition to the auction, the hotly anticipated Henry Surtees Foundation Team Karting Challenge will take place, attracting teams from across the world of motoring. The event organised by John Surtees OBE, in co-operation with Brooklands Museum and Mercedes-Benz World, will be staged once again at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey and is free for spectators.

 

John Surtees OBE said: “This year we have organised a ‘special’ vehicle demonstration during the interval. We are delighted to welcome Damon Hill OBE who will take to the circuit in the 1965 Tasman 2.5 litre Climax Lotus type 32B with which Jim Clark won the Tasman Series (courtesy of Classic Team Lotus). Damon’s parade laps will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark winning the second Formula One World Championship. Derek Bell MBE will also be reunited with the Surtees TS7 that he successfully raced for the team.”

 

All proceeds from the event will go to the Henry Surtees Foundation and Brooklands Museum Trust. Last year the event raised more than £60,000.

 

The Henry Surtees Foundation:

Henry Surtees, who was widely tipped as a star of the future, was tragically killed in a freak accident while driving in a Formula 2 event at Brands Hatch in July 2009.

 

The Henry Surtees Foundation helps people with accidental brain and physical injuries, and provides education and training in technology, engineering and fitness.

 

Items featured in the auction include:

• Lot 1. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing John Surtees OBE in the Ferrari 158. 1965 International trophy Practice at Becketts, Silverstone signed by John Surtees OBE. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 2. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing John Surtees OBE in the Ferrari 156 on the grid of the 1963 International Trophy at Silverstone with Jim Clark alongside. signed by John Surtees OBE. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 3. Copy of Uli Ehret painting on canvas showing Dan Gurney taking Eau Rouge at Spa 1967. Donated by John Corless OBE.
• Lot 4. 1/43 Spark model of Surtees TS14 No. 7 Italian GP 1972. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 5. 1/43 Spark model of Lola Mk4 No. 14 2nd German GP 1962. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 6. Red Bull rear wing end plate with Certificate of Authenticity. Donated by Red Bull Racing.
• Lot 7. Limited edition 7/14 photograph showing Lewis Hamilton's first Podium in Australia 16 March 2007 . Donated By Ron Dennis.
• Lot 8. Two VIP tickets to Wings & Wheels at Dunsfold on the 29^th or 30^th August 2015. In addition to the five hour airshow, which will be one of the last opportunities to see the AVRO Vulcan bomber flying and includes the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Wings & Wheels boasts a two hour demonstration of supercars, classic and vintage icons on the runway, organized by Brooklands Museum.
• The VIP tickets will include:
  • VIP parking area
  • Exclusive indoor hospitality area with private viewing area for the motoring and air displays
  • Traditional British picnic lunch and all day tea and coffee
  • A passenger ride down the runway in a car taking part in the motoring demonstration
  • Exclusive access on board the Brooklands Museum VC10 aircraft
  • Donated by the Brooklands Museum Trust
• Lot 9. 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix LOTUS 18 limited edition print depicting a first pole position for Team Lotus and John Surtees, and nearly a first win for both. John had to be satisfied with gaining only fastest lap after retiring late in the race despite being well in the lead. Signed by the artist Michael Turner and by John Surtees. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 10. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing John Surtees OBE in the Ferrari 156 at the 1963 International Trophy, Silverstone. Seen lapping Carel Godin de Beaufort at Becketts. Signed by John Surtees OBE. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 11. 1/43 Spark model of Lola T70 Mk III No. 2 BOAC 500 1967. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 12. Pair of Sebastian Vettel racing glove at the driver's disposal for the 2015 season with Certificate of Authenticity. Donated by Ferrari.
• Lot 13. Ducati VIP race day with hospitality for two people at one of the remaining rounds of British Superbikes. Donated by Ducati.
• Lot 14. Mercedes AMG factory tour for 4 people. Donated by Mercedes AMG.
• Lot 15. The Donington Collection. A set of 6 models: Surtees TS9 – Cosworth V8, Surtees TS9B – Cosworth V8, Shadow DN1 – Cosworth V8, Lotus 72D – Cosworth V8, Hesketh 308 – Cosworth V8 and Ferrari 312B2 F12. Includes Commemoration Certificate signed by John Surtees. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 16. One day’s Professional track day tuition with BRDC Rising Star and former HSF Karting Event winner David Pittard, at a circuit of the winner’s choice. David is a qualified ARDS instructor. Please note that this item is for Professional tuition only. Donated by David Pittard
• Lot 17. 2 x Access all area paddock passes as special guests of BeWiser Kawasaki British Superbike Racing Team. As team guests you will witness first hand insight into the workings of a race team competing at the highest level in what is regarded as the best domestic championship in the world. The team will provide you and your guest breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. You will meet the riders and team managers and enjoy a full day race programme, redeemable at one of the 2016 rounds of the MCE British Superbike Championship. Donated by BeWiser Kawasaki Bloodhound.
• Lot 18. A Bloodhound 1000mph World Land Speed Record Vehicle picture signed by key team including: Richard Noble, Andy Green, Ron Ayres, Ian Glover, Nick Chapman and others. Number 112 of 950 produced. Donated by Rebecca Leppard, Eventageous PR.
• Lot 19. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing Graham Hill OBE in the Winkelmann F2 Lotus at the last Formula 2 race at Reims in 1969 going into the Muizon Hairpin. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 20. Supply of Kurt Geiger shoes or accessories for 12 months. Donated by Kurt Geiger.
• Lot 21. 19-piece china service depicting John Surtees on a 500cc MV Agusta. Produced for an historic event where John Surtees was the guest of honour by a local pottery company to the Vallelunga circuit just outside of Rome. John rode an MV Agusta in the historic demonstration (6 dinner & side plates, 6 dessert bowls & 1 pasta bowl). Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 22. Parnelli Jones Lola T70 Can-Am car model 1967. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 23. Mono road prize: your chance to drive the world’s only road legal single seater supercar, the BAC Mono, named as Top Gear’s Stig’s ‘car of the year’ and the 2nd fastest car ever round the Top Gear track. Professional racing driver Oliver Webb will take the winner on a personal factory tour of the facility and then take you out on the road for a 1 on 1 drive for the afternoon. Take home your onboard videos and pictures from the day. Donated by Oliver Webb (Henry’s former team mate).
• Lot 24. The BMW i8 is truly an iconic sportscar. Demonstrating a hand crafted carbon fibre chassis and an electric plug in hybrid power train with ground breaking technology it turns heads wherever you go. The i8 revolutionises its class as the first sports car with the consumption and emission values of a compact car. The strength of the plug in hybrid lies among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of its electric motor and combustion engine. Donated by David Martell.
• Lot 25 – A round of Golf for 4 people at The Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park. This can be on either the Old Course or Coronation Course at the Woodcote Park Clubhouse. The offer must be taken up before 30 June 2016. Donated by The Royal Automobile Club.

 

Enquiries:

For further information and images call Ruth Fletcher on +44 (0) 20 7468 8210, or email ruth.fletcher@bonhams.com or press@bonhams.com.

The Henry Surtees Foundation: www.henrysurteesfoundation.com/