Ex Ayrton Senna 1982 Ralt RT3 Formula 3 Car

The Ralt RT3 has a long and successful history in motorsport spanning from 1979 until 1984. During this time many enhancements were made to the car which helped it dominate both British and European Formula 3. The RT3, following rule changes in 1985, later evolved into the RT30. This was easily distinguished from the RT3 as it had only one sidepod containing a radiator, and a deformable structure panel on the opposing side.

This 1982 Ralt RT3 Formula 3 car was the car that Enrique Mansilla raced for West Surrey Racing to 2nd overall in the championship during the 1982 British Formula 3 season.

At the end of the 1982 season Ayrton Senna had just won the British and European Formula Ford 2000 championships and was making the transition in to British Formula 3 with West Surrey Racing.

Senna got his first taste of Formula 3 glory when he drove this car to a fantastic 1st place finish in a post-season non-championship event at Thruxton race circuit in the UK. The race proved to be an early sign of things to come as, following his win in this car, he went on to win the 1983 British Formula 3 Championship before progressing to his first season racing for Toleman in Formula 1.

The current owner has recently undertaken a complete restoration of the car at the cost of £75,000 to return it to its former Ayrton Senna glory, with all bills available in the history file. It is presented today with full FIA papers and in race ready condition, which is confirmed by its arrival at the auction just days after taking part in the famous 2012 Monaco Classic Grand Prix.

This car is a unique opportunity to buy a piece of genuine Ayrton Senna history that can still be driven and raced Internationally with a guaranteed entry at all significant historic motorsport events that it is eligible for worldwide, including future historic Monaco Classic Grand Prix. Offered sensibly guided today (at a price not much more than Ayrton's helmet sold for!) your future in historic motorsport starts here.