F1 News: Insane Nigel Mansell Memorabilia Sells At Auction For Staggering £2m

Nigel Mansell's auction has ended with the items collectively selling for an eye-watering £2.05 million.

Former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell's personal memorabilia has sold at auction for over £2 million through RM Sotheby's. Mansell saw more than 300 items from his collection go under the hammer.

Key Takeaways:

• Over 300 items from Nigel Mansell’s personal memorabilia, previously treasured in his private museum, were sold without reserve, amassing over £2.05 million in a three-day auction by RM Sotheby’s.
• Helmets, especially the one worn during his first victory at the 1985 European GP (£68,400) and another from his 1992 championship season (£61,200), were among the highest-selling lots, capturing the essence and legacy of Mansell’s racing history.
• Various significant pieces, like the personalised ‘5 NM’ plate and a winner's trophy from the 1992 San Marino GP, also fetched notable amounts.

Unveiling a plethora of memories and encapsulating moments from an illustrious career, 1992 F1 champion, Nigel Mansell, witnessed the auction of his substantial collection of motorsport artifacts. The event, conducted by the esteemed RM Sotheby's, saw 324 lots crossing the auction block over an exciting three-day period.

Leading the sales were a variety of helmets from the ex-Lotus, Williams, Ferrari, and McLaren driver. A race-worn helmet used during the 1985 European GP, where Mansell clinched his first of 31 wins, saw the hammer fall at a remarkable £68,400. Another helmet, which witnessed the 1992 title-winning F1 campaign, wasn’t far behind, procuring £61,200.

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Helmets dominated the highest sales, but also drawing attention was the personalised registration plate ‘5 NM’, which paid homage to his iconic red race number and was acquired for a notable £50,400. Trophy tales were told through Mansell’s winner’s pot from the 1992 San Marino GP (£28,800) and his 1992 British GP first-place trophy (£26,400). In addition, a Sparco race suit, boots and gloves ensemble from the same season fetched £21,600.

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The auction also witnessed varied items achieving significant prices, such as £7,200 for an assortment of five F1 wheels and tyres and £6,900 for a letter from former British prime minister John Major. His four Autosport Awards, fetched an average of £2850 each, further illustrating the extensive and rich narrative entwined with each artefact.

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