THE WINNING FORMULA SCHUMACHER AND PIQUET’S GRAND PRIX WINNER OFFERED AT BONHAMS SPA CLASSIC SALE

THE WINNING FORMULA

SCHUMACHER AND PIQUET’S GRAND PRIX WINNER OFFERED AT BONHAMS SPA CLASSIC SALE 

On 21 May, the Canadian 1991 Grand Prix winning Benetton B-191-02 (€750,000-900,000)driven by Nelson Piquet and Michael Schumacher in the 1991 Grand Prix will return to the Spa Francorchamps circuit for the Bonhams Spa Classic sale on 21 May 2017.

The future seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher made his debut at the legendary Belgian track in 1991 to immense acclaim. It is testament to his skill as a driver that he was able to qualify seventh in the race, despite having had to learn the track on two wheels rather than four – he cycled the famously tricky circuit on a fold-up bike which he had brought with him after his team mate Andrea de Cesaris was caught up in contract negotiations and unable to show him the course in time for the race.

Finishing just one place ahead of the young Schumacher was the Brazilian Nelson Piquet, racing the car offered by Bonhams at their sale. Capable of 650hp at 13,000rpm, the vehicle was designed by John Barnard and Mike Coughlan. It is powered by a 3.5-litre Ford Cosworth HB V8 engine, has a moulded carbon-composite monocoque chassis and weighs in at just 505kg.

The car was introduced for the third GP of the 1991 season, and made its debut at San Marino with Roberto Moreno at the wheel. He was replaced by Nelson Piquet, three-time World Drivers’ Champion, who drove the car to victory at Montréal. The 1991 Canadian Grand Prix was, to say the very least, dramatic. Mansell led from the start, whilst Berger, Prost, and Senna all retired with various mechanical problems. By the final lap, Mansell still led Piquet, Modena, de Cesaris and Gachot. Slowing down at the L’Epingle hairpin to give the crowd a premature celebratory wave, Mansell forgot to change down which resulted in stalling his Renault V10 engine, allowing Piquet to zoom past and snatch surprise victory!

The car later finished 5^th in the British GP and 8^th in France before it was handed over to Schumacher for the last two races of the season, in Japan and Australia.

After the season closed, with the legendary Ayrton Senna clinching his third and final World Championship title, and Piquet sixth in the table, the car became a museum exhibit. In 2016, it underwent a complete rebuild by an F1 specialist team, including an overhaul of the engine, gearbox, chassis and safety equipment. It has been completely restored to its original condition, with the sole exception of updated security features in accordance with FIA regulations.

Presented in excellent running order, this is an opportunity to own a genuine, ‘on the button’ Grand Prix winning car driven by two of the greatest drivers ever to have taken to the tarmac.

source: bonhams 2017

THE MAY SALE - 13th May 2017 SILVERSTONE CLASSIC RACE CAR SALE - 27th July 2017 SILVERSTONE CLASSIC SALE - 29th & 30th July 201

NEXT AUCTIONS THE MAY SALE - 13th May 2017 SILVERSTONE CLASSIC RACE CAR SALE - 27th July 2017 SILVERSTONE CLASSIC SALE - 29th & 30th July 2017 CATALOGUE UPDATE The catalogue for this year's May Sale is now open and we continue to invite quality entries for auction. Only the finest, select few will be auctioned at this year's one day sale and some very special, best of breed examples have already been consigned. If you would like your car to join the line-up to be offered atSilverstone circuit on 13th May, contact our team of specialist consignors to discuss your entry. The catalogue will close in a few weeks time.   Submit your car Take a look at the lot list so far 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Estimate (£): 85,000 - 100,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%)

1958 Porsche 356A Reutter Estimate (£): 70,000 - 80,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%) 1988 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport Coupé Estimate (£): 25,000 -30,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%) 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution - Ex Prince Naseem Estimate (£): 15,000 - 18,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%) 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Estimate (£): 45,000 - 50,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%) 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series lll V12 Roadster Estimate (£): 55,000 - 65,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%) 1971 Aston Martin DB6 MKII Vantage Estimate (£): 325,000 - 375,000 (+buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%)

Historics is proud to be holding their next auction at a brand new sale location. On 20th May, we will be opening the doors to a major auction of 150 fine classics at Ascot Racecourse.

Historics is proud to be holding their next auction at a brand new sale location. On 20th May, we will be opening the doors to a major auction of 150 fine classics at Ascot Racecourse. With a sale rate of over 80% in 2016 & 2017, we are certain to help you achieve the best price for your classic car and we are now welcoming entries to this major auction.

Already consigned to the auction: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Estimate: £90,000-£110,000

1994 Lotus Esprit Turbo S4 Estimate: £20,000-£24,000 1981 MGB Roadster Estimate: £10,000-£14,000

1972 Triumph Stag   Estimate: £16,000- £20,000   1970 MG Midget Mk. III   Estimate: No reserve

1964 Alvis TE 21 Drophead Coupé Estimate: £75,000-£85,000

WHY BUY AND SELL WITH US? We are an award winning auction house known for our professionalism, our attention to detail and our excellent customer service.  We pride ourselves in offering highly competitive commission rates for both buyers and sellers coupled with a thoroughly professional service.  We guarantee payback within 14 days by bank transfer. We have a worldwide database of collectors and enthusiasts and offer both national and international marketing, world-class catalogues and a website attracting over a million page views per auction.  We are the first auction house in the world to offer finance to clients and are authorised and regulated by the FCA.

2017 AUCTION CALENDAR  Saturday 8th July - Brooklands Museum  Saturday 23rd September - Brooklands Museum Saturday 25th November - Mercedes-Benz World

For a free valuation or advice,  please contact one of our specialists on +44 (0) 1753 639 170 or auctions@historics.co.uk

ULTIMATE SPEED AND STYLE: RM SOTHEBY’S ANNOUNCES EARLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR ITS EXCLUSIVE VILLA ERBA SALE

ULTIMATE SPEED AND STYLE: RM SOTHEBY’S ANNOUNCES EARLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR ITS EXCLUSIVE VILLA ERBA SALE

• RM Sotheby’s returns to the shores of Lake Como, Italy for its boutique sale at Villa Erba during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, 27 May
• Early highlights include the first-ever 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider 4^th Series and a jaw-dropping 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Prototype
• Carefully curated sale also features a distinctive green BMW Series I 507 Roadster and a delivery-mileage LaFerrari
• Further event information and frequently updated list of entries available at www.rmsothebys.com

LONDON (24 March, 2017) – RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles, is delighted to return to the shores of Lake Como, Italy, for its highly anticipated Villa Erba sale, 27 May, during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend. Showcasing the very best in decadent, stylish and pure-bred automobiles, RM—the official auction house of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este —has already confirmed a terrific series of stylish and speed-orientated motor cars for the boutique evening sale.

For those with a predilection for pre-war coachbuilt motor cars, early highlights include a trio of the most coveted of all the sporting 1930s Grand Tourers. From a 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS 4^th Series to a 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Prototype and the previously announced 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS ‘Goute d’Eau’ Coupé, each are pioneers in the field when it comes to design and performance.

Fotohalle Unger (c) 2017 Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Showcased at the world-famous Rétromobile show last month, the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS ‘Goute d’Eau’ Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi, affectionately known as the ‘Teardrop’, is considered by many as one of the most attractive, aerodynamically inspired automotive designs of all time. The example on offer, chassis no. 90110, is the second-ever car built with front fenders and has been restored to concours standards, making it a perfect fit to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend (Est. €3.200.000-€4.200.000).

Tim Scott (c) 2017 Courtesy RM Sotheby's

The 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider 4^th Series, chassis no. 8513001, is the first 4^th series car produced and one of only two sporting coachwork by Carrozzeria Sport S.A. Its first driver was Baron Horst Von Waldthausen, who campaigned it in the 1932 Swiss Car Championship, followed by Julio Villars who drove it in the European Hill Climb Championship. Extremely well-documented, 8513001 has been cherished by a limited chain of owners during its lifetime, including 48 years in single-ownership. It was sold to its current custodian in 2007 following a full restoration, and has since been lovingly stored in a climate-controlled garage. Like the Talbot-Lago, it is a fantastic fit with the elegant Villa Erba setting (Est. €2.200.000-€2.600.000).

Tim Scott (c) 2017 Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Perhaps nothing epitomises the essence of performance and style more than the 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Prototype, chassis no. 57254. A fine example of the Bugatti marque, the featured T57 is one of just three Atalante prototypes, and was delivered new to the Bugatti Works driver Meo Costantini with a specially tuned engine. Elevating its rarity, it is one of few built by Carrosserie Bugatti, and even rarer still, one of comparatively few Atalantes retaining its matching numbers status. It comes to Villa Erba showing just 26,000 kilometres, believed to be the original mileage, and accompanied by its original tool kit (Est. €2.800.000-€3.200.000).

Robin Adams (c) 2017 courtesy RM Sotheby's

In addition to the spectacular Thirties trio, additional early highlights for RM’s highly anticipated Villa Erba sale fittingly include a chic 1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series I, chassis no. 70044, presented in a striking in a shade of sea green with a red leather interior and contrasting factory hardtop; and a factory-fresh 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari.One of just 251 production vehicles made and retaining its original engine, the BMW 507 has had just four owners from new, including single ownership for over 52 years, and boasts just 73,000 original kilometres; its character and patina show the result of decades of adoration and careful use (Est. €1.700.000-€1.900.000).

The LaFerrari, one of just 500 made worldwide, is finished in traditional Rosso Corso over black, and shows delivery mileage only with just 180 kilometres on the clock. It comes to market having been recently serviced and is fitted with the desirable nose lift kit, red brake calipers and anti-stone chipping film to keep it in pristine condition.  RM Sotheby’s is no stranger to selling LaFerraris at auction; in December last year (2016), the company sold a one-of-a-kind LaFerrari from Ferrari’s own collection for charity for a record $7,000,000. The example set for Villa Erba carries a pre-auction estimate of €2.650.00-€3.200.000.

The official auction house of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba sale will lift the gavel on a carefully curated roster of just 50 of the world’s finest automobiles, along with a superb selection of motorcycles. To discuss limited consignment opportunities, please call RM Sotheby’s London office at +44 (0) 20 7851 7070 or visit www.rmsothebys.com for further information or to view a frequently updated list of entries.