Brawn GP sells Honda heritage collection

Fifth Gear  Thursday 11 June 2009

Brawn GP is selling its vast collection of old Honda and BAR formula one cars to raise extra cash.

The cars, which were active between 2001 and 2006, have been driven by the likes of Jenson Button, Rubens Barichello and Jaques Villeneuve, and will go under the hammer at the Silverstone Classic Race Meeting on 25 July.
It’s just the chassis’ that are for sale, though. The engines are long gone, although that means auction goers can get their hands on a piece of F1 heritage for a bargain price. Estimates start as low as £7000 for a 2001 BAR.

“Brawn GP is extremely proud of our heritage with British American Tobacco and Honda,” said Nick Fry. “We have inherited a vast collection of historic race cars and memorabilia from the team’s early years.

“We are delighted to give collectors and our fans the opportunity to share in our history and purchase some fantastic items, including actual race cars, through this unique sale.”