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This is the actual Hesketh that F1 hero, James Hunt, won his first ever Grand Prix in. And we want it very, very much.
Chassis 308/2 is the only F1 race-winning Hesketh ever, charging to victory under James’ stewardship at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Holland. It started 23 other Grand Prix races between 1974 and 1978, 17 of which were driven by Hunt.
The Hesketh’s got another claim to fame – it’s the last privately entered car to win a F1 race without commercial sponsorship. Which is nice.
Wearing its original red and blue livery, the 3-litre V8’s just been rebuilt and is ready to race. Worried about crashing? No bother, the highest bidder gets a raft of spares, including Hunt’s own custom-made steering wheel.
How much? An estimated £475,000.
The auction’s taking place during the Silverstone Classic weekend on July 21, 22, and 23. Click here for more info.
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Lamborgboy commented on this article
at 11:01 am on 20 May 2011
bargin i want it
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Enzo3185 commented on this article
at 03:01 pm on 20 May 2011
it's a bargain!! the winning car of the coolest F1 team ever, driven by the coolest F1 driver ever, with spare parts and the original steering wheel and ready to race!!! it's the bargain of the century!!
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Takk commented on this article
at 04:03 pm on 20 May 2011
True, that. I read an article about some Lotus F1 from the '70's, I think it was Reggazoni's car. Relatively soft suspension, 5-speed manual, 450hp, nothing mayor to set up, but lively like a flee in a Y-front. This should be similar. If you can, do!
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Takk commented on this article
at 04:08 pm on 20 May 2011
Amazing that this is an F1 car though, it looks like it was made in a backyard shed. I was at Zandvoort a few weeks ago, strange to realise that F1 had been there back in the day. It's still a wonderful track.
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lorrodriguez commented on this article
at 04:20 pm on 20 May 2011
Sounds like a great price and good oppurtunity to own a peice of history I Just hope that the multi millionare that gets it displays it in a auto museum for eeveryone to see
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