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Bernie Ecclestone is selling his prized collection of 69, beautifully maintained historic Formula 1 machines that span decades of history.
Bernie Ecclestone sold the commercial rights to Formula 1 in 2016 and transferred control to Liberty Media. Over his decades-long career in the sport, he advanced from team employee to team owner at Brabham, eventually leading the Formula One Constructors’ Association. Ecclestone’s collection of 69 F1 and Grand Prix cars, featuring iconic vehicles like the Brabham BT46B ‘fan-car,’ is now being sold through Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd. The collection, spanning 70 years of racing history, includes significant cars driven by legends such as Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher, and others. Ecclestone decided to sell his treasured collection to ensure they find respectful new owners who appreciate them as much as he does.
