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Ecclestone to rake in ‘hundreds of millions’ with sale of ‘near-impossible’ F1 car collection
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is selling his entire collection of Formula 1 and Grand Prix cars, expecting to make “hundreds of millions” of pounds. The 69-car set includes iconic cars raced by world champions like Hawthorn, Lauda, and Schumacher. The sale is being managed by Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd., a respected dealer of classic and historic sports cars. Ecclestone, 94, decided to sell his collection, emphasizing his passion for Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars. The collection, spanning 70 years of racing history, features rare and valuable cars, especially the Ferraris. According to Hartley Jr., Ecclestone’s collection is unparalleled and presents a rare opportunity for collectors to own unique pieces of racing history.
