A truly unique piece of motorsport history, a Toleman TG184-2 Formula One car
driven by Ayrton Senna in his debut F1 season, is up for auction at The Spring
Sale to be hosted by Silverstone Auctions on 16th May.
This particular car has become the stuff of legends and is perhaps best known
for Senna's remarkable second place drive in the rain-soaked 1984 Monaco GP,
arguably the race which first demonstrated his extraordinary talents to the
world.
Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: "We are thrilled to
bring this iconic race car to auction as it's undoubtedly one of the most
important lots we've ever offered under the hammer.
"Senna mania is reaching fever pitch and rightly so as he's considered by many
as the greatest F1 driver we've ever seen. It goes without saying that this will
be one of the star attractions at the sale as it's a very rare chance to own a
much sought after piece of motorsport and Ayrton Senna history."
Indeed, the Toleman, which Senna also raced to 3rd in the British and 7th in the
Canadian Grand Prix's, has been in private ownership for the past 16 years, so
its sale at open market really is an opportunity not to be missed.
However, Silverstone Auctions is no stranger to success with Senna related lots.
At its first auction of the year, a helmet and race suit used by the driver
fetched L74,750and L35,650, respectively, both considerably more than their
pre-sale estimates.
And while the race car is undoubtedly one of the key lots at the forthcoming
Spring Sale to be held at Silverstone, it will be joined by an impressive range
of other race cars, modern sports cars, motorcycles and automobilia.
"Excitement is building for the auction which promises to be a must attend sale
for any serious collector or motorsport enthusiast. Apart from the Senna F1 car,
another notable early entry is a stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7,
estimated at between 190,000 GBP to 210,000 GBP ($300,000-$330,000). If these
are examples of what's to follow, then it promises to be quite an event," added
Nick.
