Bernie Ecclestone to Sell $380 Million Formula One Car Collection
The 94-year-old former Formula 1 boss is parting with 69 historic Grand Prix cars, citing a desire to ease future burdens on his family.
- Ecclestone's collection includes iconic cars driven by Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, and other Formula 1 legends.
- The Ferrari F2002, which Schumacher drove to his fifth world championship, is among the most valuable pieces in the collection.
- The cars, valued at over $380 million, are being sold privately through Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd, a specialist in historic race cars.
- Ecclestone stated he wants to ensure the cars find suitable homes and avoid leaving the responsibility of handling the collection to his wife.
- This decision comes a year after Ecclestone's conviction for tax fraud, which resulted in a suspended prison sentence and significant financial penalties.