Formula One star Kimi Raikkonen’s 2000 Tatuus Formula Renault will be auctioned at no reserve by international auctioneers Coys on Saturday 10th January at the Autosport International racing car show.The Tatuus Formula Renault was manufactured in 2000 and bought by Manor Motorsport that year, who contested the British Formula Renault Championship with former Formula One World Champion Kimi Raikkonen as their driver. Kimi won seven out of ten events in the Formula Renault UK, winning the Championship in this car in 2000.
The car was then driven by Leighton Walker, who retired in 2001, and was rebuilt in 2005 by Manor Motorsport with its original engine, gearbox and monocoque. It is offered at no reserve.
Also featuring in the auction will be a 1967 Volkswagen Splitscreen Camper, previously belonging to ex-American Blues artist Seasick Steve. This camper is in excellent condition, refinements have been made to the mechanical side of the vehicle by world-renowned VW Splitscreen experts, who increased the high-speed gearing and uprated the engine to a 1598cc flat-four with twin-carbs. The interior features varnished wooden cabinets, leather seating and a fold away double bed and table.
Coys auction will see a number of Grand Prix, competition, touring and rally cars going under the hammer, including a 1998 Ex-Works Honda British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The car, built and ran for Honda by Pro-drive, was driven in the BTCC by Peter Kox during the 1998 season on behalf of the works Honda Sport team. It is estimated at £80,000 to £100,000.
Chris Routledge, Managing Partner at Coys, said: “Coys Autosport auction is a unique opportunity for buyers and motor racing enthusiasts to purchase a piece of British motor racing history, with important cars on offer such as Kimi’s first championship winning car or Peter Kox’s Honda.”
The Cosworth is number 479 out of 500 produced and is finished in the rarest colour of moonstone blue. The car is totally immaculate and near impossible to point fault at after undergoing a full restoration. Moonstone blue RS500’s are rarely offered for sale especially in such good condition, which makes this a very rare chance to buy a quickly appreciating and unique car. It is estimated at £45,000 to £55,000.
The Fanalone is the ultimate HF road version of the Fulvia. One of only 1,200 made, this fine example is presented in the rare colour combination of Rosso San Siro, finished with the customary black bonnet and wing tops. It boasts original Group 3 Fanalone arches, aluminium doors and front and rear hoods.
This car has been prepared to compete as an endurance rally car and has raced in many rallies including Monte Carlo, Trial to the Nile, 1000 Millas de los Pirineos and the Tour de España. It is estimated at £35,000 to £40,000.
Chris said: “There will also be seven motor cars present from the hit television production ‘For the Love of Cars’ for a live auction, featuring car fanatic Philip Glenister and internationally renowned car designer Ant Anstead.”
Other entries include a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, with only 3,241 miles from new, offered at no reserve and a 1952 MG TD Mk II, one owner from new, estimated at £20,000 to £30,000.