Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), is proud to present Global Icons: Winter Memorabilia and Artwork, an online sale of over 300 lots carefully curated to offer collectors and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to acquire rare and evocative pieces that capture the spirit, history, and artistry of motorsport.
Launching Monday, 9 November the sale showcases an exceptional selection of motorsports memorabilia and a distinguished offering of motorsports artwork, including a number of very special lots celebrating the life of James Hunt.
British Formula One racing driver Hunt competed from 1973 to 1979 and won the 1976 Formula One World Championship with McLaren. He achieved 10 Grand Prix victories during his career and was known for his charismatic personality and aggressive driving style, becoming one of Formula One’s most recognisable figures before retiring from racing in 1979.
Saturday marks 50 years since Hunt finished 3rd at the Japanese Grand Prix on October 24, 1976, at a wet Fuji Speedway, a result that was enough for him to famously win the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship by just one point over his rival Niki Lauda.
“Our latest memorabilia sale is packed with lots sure to entice any motorsport enthusiast,” said Matt Coles, Memorabilia Specialist for Broad Arrow Auctions. “We are delighted to offer some very special pieces of James Hunt history on the anniversary of his spectacular 1976 Championship win. There are many heroes of motorsport, but Hunt is one of the most recognised and loved characters of the sport, from an era of the like we will never see again.”
James Hunt items included in Broad Arrow’s latest online auction includes:
Three 1968 James Hunt Original Trophies (Estimate: €6.000 – €8.000 | Offered without reserve)
These trophies were awarded to James Hunt during his 1968 Formula Ford season, marking the early stages of a career that would ultimately lead him to the pinnacle of motorsport. Long before his Formula 1 World Championship, Hunt was already establishing himself as a fearless and charismatic competitor, renowned for his raw speed and uncompromising racing style.
Together, these trophies offer a rare glimpse into the formative years of one of motorsport’s most iconic drivers, each carrying a direct connection to Hunt’s early racing career.
1976 James Hunt German GP Signed Drawing (Estimate: €2.500 – €4.000 | Offered without reserve)
This exceptional 1976 German Grand Prix drawing of James Hunt, offered for sale directly by the Hunt family, is signed by an extraordinary collection of Formula One legends: James Hunt, Niki Lauda, John Watson, Arturo Merzario, Ronnie Peterson, Harald Ertl, Mario Andretti, Alan Jones, Jochen Mass, Patrick Depailler, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Emerson Fittipaldi, Carlos Pace, Chris Amon, Clay Regazzoni, Jody Scheckter, Henri Pescarolo, Jacques Laffite, Henri Stommelen, Mike Lunger and Vittorio Brambilla.
To have 21 original signatures from such a remarkable gathering of Grand Prix drivers preserved on a single piece is exceptionally rare. Each autograph represents a significant figure from Formula One’s golden era, making this an extraordinary snapshot of the sport’s history.
2012 Kimi Räikkönen Original James Hunt Lotus Tribute Helmet (Estimate: €8.000 – €10.000 | Offered without reserve)
Kimi Räikkönen won the 2007 Formula One World Championship with Ferrari and achieved 21 Grand Prix victories racing for Sauber, McLaren, Ferrari, and Lotus during his career, before retiring from Formula One in 2021.
This Arai GP-6 helmet is finished in the tribute livery worn by Räikkönen at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix while driving for the Lotus Formula One Team. The design was created with the support of the Hunt family, in tribute to James Hunt. Two exact replicas were produced: one was presented to the Hunt family, while the other was gifted to then-Lotus Team Principal Eric Boullier.
This helmet was used by Freddie Hunt at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and retains its original Goodwood 2016 and MSA Approved for Motor Sport 2014/15 scrutineering stickers, further documenting its period use.
Offered by the Hunt family, the helmet is accompanied by a personal note from Tom Hunt, adding further provenance to this unique piece of Formula One and motorsport history.
1976 James Hunt McLaren Signed Framed Print (Estimate: €1.000 – €1.200 | Offered without reserve)
This limited edition James Hunt print by Michael Thompson, part of a limited run of just 750, has been framed with an original autograph of James Hunt. This appealing and affordable piece is the perfect addition to any motorsport collection.
All lots within Broad Arrow’s Global Icons: Winter Memorabilia and Artwork online auction can be viewed here.
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