Bernie Ecclestone sells historical Formula 1 treasures: an inheritance in danger!

Bernie Ecclestone sells historical Formula 1 treasures: an inheritance in danger!

The former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone enters a new phase of his life by selling its impressive collection of 69 historical Formula 1 car. This extraordinary compilation, which has an estimated value of "hundreds of million" dollars, not only includes the legendary Ferrari F2002, in which Michael Schumacher won his fifth World Cup title, but also other valuable rarities such as the Italian GP 375 F1 by Alberto Ascari and the controversial Brabham Bt46b "Fan-Car". Ecclestone itself explained: "I love all of my cars, but it is time to think about what happens to them when I am no longer there," said the 94-year-old.

The sale is handled by the well -known dealer Tom Hartley Jr., who described the collection as "The History of Formula 1". Hartley praised the uniqueness of these cars, many of them have not been circulating for decades. Ecclestone, which was discontinued by Liberty Media in 2017 as Formula 1 managing director, would like to ensure that his passion for the cars is not only left behind as an inheritance for his wife. However, the British ex-boss of Formula 1 also made the headlines because of financial difficulties: Last year he was guilty of not declaring over £ 509 million in assets in a trust in Singapore and now has to repay almost £ 653 million to the British tax authorities.

a life's work in danger

This procedure follows a one -year prison sentence, but was suspended. Ecclestone had a controversial career that began in the 1950s when he ran before manage unsuccessful drivers. However, his naturalness as a collector and administrator of Formula 1 history remain undisputed. "There was never a collection like this, and it will probably never be offered for sale again," added Hartley and underlined the exclusivity of the vehicles. The happiness of owning some of the best cars of their time is now linked to the need to adjust assets and, if necessary, to pay debts, which puts the social status of the aging magnates in a new light. "I want to know where to stay," emphasized Ecclestone while planning his further procedure.