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1975 Martini MK15 Formula Renault Monoposto
Bonhams • France • 11 Sept 2010
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1975 Martini MK15 Formula Renault Monoposto
France • 11 Sept 2010
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1975 Martini MK15 Formula Renault Monoposto, chassis number 75-18. It was driven in hill climbs in Normandy, France in the 1980s and early '90s and then participated in two historic races before being acquired by the current vendor in 1997, who has kept it in a private collection since then. The car has been serviced recently and is presented in generally very good condition and in running order.
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The car is described as being in generally very good condition and in running order, having been recently serviced. It has been part of a private collection since 1997 and used twice in historic races prior to that. The early history is unknown, but it was used in hill climbs in the 1980s and early 1990s. This suggests that the car has been maintained and is in good mechanical and cosmetic condition for its age.
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75-18
1975
Auction
LHD
France
Not Sold
1975 Martini MK15 Formula Renault Monoposto
Bonhams • France • 11 Sept 2010
Market Position:
First Public Sale
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Description
A naturalised Frenchman born of Italian parents, Renato 'Tico' Martini built his first racing car in Jersey in 1962.
This kart-like device was powered by a Triumph motorcycle engine and was intended for hill climbing.
While competing in England Martini met Bill Knight, who was managing the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School operation at Magny Cours.
Martini was soon looking after the school's cars and in 1968 was given the opportunity to construct one of his own: a Formula 3 car intended for the school's pupils.
By this time Knight and Martini had gone into partnership and taken over the school, renaming it 'Winfield', and all Martini cars built since then have carried model designations beginning either 'MK' or 'MW'.
A Formula Ford design was produced concurrently with the MW3 F3 car and this was adapted for Formula France and its successor, Formula Renault.
Martini chassis won four Formula France races in the marque's 1969 debut season and the following year François Lacarrou cl...
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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