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- Colin McRae Race Overalls from Early 1999
Colin McRae Race Overalls from Early 1999
Lot Number: 469
Colin McRae Race Overalls from Early 1999
Martini-sponsored suit dated 02/1999 on the collar label and showing slight signs of wear. Believed to have been worn by the 1995 World Rally Champion at the Rallye de France Tour de Corse (finishing 4th) and the Rallye de San Remo (where he retired after an accident) during the 1999 season when he was driving the Ford Motor Company's Focus RS WRC.
- Sold for: £7,800
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 25th August, 2023 at 3.30pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
SUMMARY
Martini-sponsored suit dated 02/1999 on the collar label and showing slight signs of wear. Believed to have been worn by the 1995 World Rally Champion at the Rallye de France Tour de Corse (finishing 4th) and the Rallye de San Remo (where he retired after an accident) during the 1999 season when he was driving the Ford Motor Company's Focus RS WRC.
DESCRIPTION
Colin was the first Scot and the youngest driver to win a World Rally Championship. Competing in 146 rallies, he had a total of 25 rally wins, 42 podiums and 477 stage wins. Preceding this, he was 1991 and 1992 British Rally Champion.
CONSIGNOR
Nigel Gough
- Automobilia Specialist
- 07879 637616
- nigel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Nigel.
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