1993 Elf Master Karting, Paris Ayrton Senna Go Kart front clip
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This incredible piece is the front clip of the Go Kart # 2 driven by Ayrton Senna during the 1993 Elf Master Karting, in Bercy / Paris / France. It has been hand signed and dated in blue marker by Ayrton Senna.
On that December weekend, fans were treated to the final competitive head-to-head between Formula 1 giants Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. And, predictably, the pair took it very seriously: four-time world champion Prost having tested extensively before the event; Senna, a three-time title holder, having a kart shipped to Brazil so that he could practise.
The format for the two-day event organised by French racer Philippe Streiff, wheelchair-bound since a pre-season F1 testing accident in Brazil in 1989, pitted over 60 drivers – more than a dozen of them contemporary grand prix racers – against each other around a 600-metre circuit.
Young karting stars, including Danilo Rossi, Nicola Gianniberti, Miku Santavirta and Sebastien Enjolras, strutted their stuff on the first day, with Rossi coming out on top in their final.
But it was the team events that fans had really come to see. Following two qualifying sessions, teams were made up of three drivers (one F1 star from each of the two sessions and one karting youngster).
And with Senna and Prost joined by Philippe Alliot, Paul Belmondo, Eric Bernard, Andrea de Cesaris, Yannick Dalmas, Betrand Gachot, Jean-Marc Gounon, Olivier Grouillard, Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, Pierluigi Martini and Olivier Panis, the fans were in for a treat.
In the first relay, the Prost and Senna squads both hit trouble with their 100cc karts, leaving the team led by Minardi ace Martini to win.
The finale promised one last hurrah for Prost and Senna. Sadly for fans, Ayrton’s kart broke as he was reeling in erstwhile leader de Cesaris. The Italian soon fell behind Prost, leaving the world champion to uphold local honour.
Senna, who twice finished runner-up in the world karting championship, later gave a group of journalists a few tips on how to master karting.
“You have to drive sideways because go-karts are small, short-wheelbased and very quick to react. You are always sideways at some stage of the corner so that you can position yourself better to get a feel for the grip. In that respect it’s very different from a racing car.
“In a racing car, if you try to lean on it you just slide and go off. In a kart you have to be hard and aggressive, but also precise. You use your body a little bit and normally your back suffers from the seat, especially if you haven’t been in one for some time.”
2010 Michael Schumacher Schuberth RF1 race used helmet
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Schuberth RF1 helmet used by Schumacher during the 2010 season. The design is simply spectacular. It has been hand signed by Michael on the visor.
This helmet has been manufactured by Jens Munser (official designer / manufacturer of the original helmet).
1990s Pirelli official dealer vintage illuminated double side sign
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Beautiful official double side Pirelli sign, the famous Italian tire brand.
Dimensions: 40" x 20" x 6" (100 cm x 50 cm x 15 cm)
It is an extremely rare High-quality official Pirelli dealer sign in great condition considering its age. Still with its wall mount brackets.
It was removed from a Pirelli dealer in Milan.
It is a fantastic and rare display piece for your office, showroom, garage or man's cave.
1986 Ayrton Senna Lotus 98T steering wheel signed
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This is an exceptional piece. This Momo steering wheel was mounted on the Lotus 98T. Race used intensively by Ayrton Senna during several races, one of them being the 1986 Brazil GP. Ayrton Senna finished second behind Nelson Piquet. It is fully functional with original switches and command cables at the back. It has been hand signed by Ayrton Senna in white marker on the front.
The following marking is present on the back of the steering: "A.S/86"
It is accompanied by a John Player Team Lotus official certificate.
The race was won by local driver Nelson Piquet, driving a Williams-Honda, after he started from second position. Compatriot Ayrton Senna took pole position in his Lotus-Renault, but Piquet overtook him on lap 3 and went on to win from him by 34 seconds. Frenchman Jacques Laffite finished third in a Ligier-Renault.
2023 Ferrari F1 Pit crew mechanic suit
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Here is a an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a 2023 F1 Ferrari Puma fireproof pit crew mechanic overall.
With all the sponsors all rigorously embroidered, very beautiful and unique, Original Puma, approved for pit stop operations. The suit has protections at the ankles and elbows, with a radio belt, in truly excellent condition Official and not for sale, an unobtainable product, produced by Puma for the mechanics of the Ferrari team The suit still bears some signs of pit crew operations, a collector's item, very difficult to find in these conditions.
1980s Lancia official dealer double side Service sign
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This 1980s Lancia official dealer double side Service sign displays a beautiful patina. It is in excellent condition despite its 40+ year old age.
It was displayed in the service department of an official Lancia dealership in Bologna for over 30 years.
Dimensions: 65 cm x 65 cm (26" high x 26 wide")
An incredible decoration piece for your garage, office, showroom etc