1985 Ayrtoj Senna personal Camel sunglasses with signed glass holder

These sunglasses were used by Ayrton Senna during the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril. This was the race where Senna famously claimed his first ever Formula 1 victory in torrential rain while driving the Lotus 97T Renault for Team Lotus. The Camel branding was tied to Senna’s association with Lotus during the mid-1980s.

• Branding: The glasses are marked with Camel on the lens, linked to the Camel tobacco sponsorship of Lotus F1 at the time.

• Frame Style: Large aviator-style frames, typical of 1980s racing paddock fashion.

• Frame Material: Gold-tone metallic frame with a double bridge design.

• Lens: Brown gradient-tinted lenses, oversized for sun and glare protection.

• Case: Yellow Camel-branded soft case, with an alternate version shown signed with Senna’s initials/autograph.

• The sunglasses are iconic because they appear in many photographs of Senna at Estoril 1985, often seen with his Nacional cap, Lotus racing suit, and helmet in hand.

• They are part of the Camel promotional items given to drivers and team members, but their provenance is elevated due to being visibly worn by Senna during one of the most historic weekends of his career.

• Collectors value these not just as sunglasses, but as a piece of Ayrton Senna memorabilia tied to his first F1 win.