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First major International collector car auction set for
FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019, 30.11.2019 !
Landmark partnership will bring the collector car and memorabilia market closer to F1 fans -
selection of the most exclusive Classic cars ever sold at auction:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 52 mio$
1957 Ferrari 335 S, 35 mio $
1954 Mercedes-
1956 Ferrari 290 MM, 28 mio$
1956 Aston Martin DBR1, 22,5 mio $
1955 Jaguar D-
etc.
Sean Bratches, Managing Director Commercial Operations, Formula 1®, said:
“Everyone at Formula 1, along with our global community of fans love cars, old and new.
The chance to work with RM Sotheby’s is a perfect marriage showcasing the beauty of classic cars alongside the most technologically advanced cars on the planet. And while, not all of us can drive away with a priceless piece of automotive art, our collaboration gives all the race-
Formula 1® announced a new global multi-
The focus in the first year of this ground-
The event will take place on the evening of Saturday 30 November at the Yas Marina circuit. The sale will focus on bringing together an expertly curated selection of significant Grand Prix racing single-
The partnership is planned to grow in both scope and scale, providing F1® fans and collector car enthusiasts around the world the chance to acquire their own piece of motorsport and automotive history.
Sean Bratches, Managing Director Commercial Operations, Formula 1®, said:
“Everyone at Formula 1, along with our global community of fans love cars, old and new.
The chance to work with RM Sotheby’s is a perfect marriage showcasing the beauty of classic cars alongside the most technologically advanced cars on the planet. And while, not all of us can drive away with a priceless piece of automotive art, our collaboration gives all the race-
Maarten ten Holder, Head of RM Sotheby’s Europe & Chief Auctioneer, said:
“Formula 1 has an unrivalled track record for working with the some of the world’s most innovative and prestigious international companies. With its passionate global audience of over 506 million fans, and 21 events across five continents each year, F1 provides a unique platform for RM Sotheby’s and the wider Sotheby’s Group, to excite, entertain and engage with our global customer base of collectors. 2019 marks our 40th anniversary and for us there is no better way to celebrate this landmark year than by sharing our love of cars on the biggest stage possible.”
Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO Yas Marina Circuit, said:
“Collector car and memorabilia interest in the Region is growing, so hosting the first auction of this new collaboration at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is perfectly timed. And, of course, this represents yet another first as we continue to harness the power of our Grand Prix as a platform for innovations and fan engagement in Formula 1.
We look forward to welcoming the collector car world to Yas Marina Circuit on 30th November.”
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