£47,700
The ex-Gerry Marshall, Dealer Team Vauxhall, Forward Trust Special Saloon Car Championship-winning,1971 Vauxhall Firenza Competition Saloon 'Old Nail
Bonhams • UK • 1 Jul 2011
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£47,700
The ex-Gerry Marshall, Dealer Team Vauxhall, Forward Trust Special Saloon Car Championship-winning,1971 Vauxhall Firenza Competition Saloon 'Old Nail
UK • 1 Jul 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza Competition Saloon 'Old Nail', a race car with chassis number WBB506 and engine number 22001. Driven by Gerry Marshall, it won the Forward Trust Special Saloon Car Championship in 1972 and 1973 and remained in his possession until his death. It is offered for sale by the Marshall family.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in 'generally good condition' but has not been run for three years. It has also been on display in museums, implying some level of preservation. However, the lack of recent operation suggests potential mechanical reconditioning might be needed.
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WBB506
1971
Auction
RHD
United Kingdom
£47,700
The ex-Gerry Marshall, Dealer Team Vauxhall, Forward Trust Special Saloon Car Championship-winning,1971 Vauxhall Firenza Competition Saloon 'Old Nail
Bonhams • UK • 1 Jul 2011
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
In April 2005 the motor racing world lost one of its most unforgettable characters when the legendary Gerry Marshall passed away while in the process of testing a Chevrolet Camaro at Silverstone.
No one who saw him drive will ever forget the experience, for although like all racing drivers Gerry wanted to win, he always did it in flamboyant style, hanging the tail out at every opportunity.
In a 40-year career that took in all classes from rallying to historic Formula 1, Gerry racked up more than 600 victories, making him the most successful driver ever in British motor sports history.
But it was a saloon car racer that Gerry excelled, proving virtually unbeatable during his time with Dealer Team Vauxhall in the 1970s.
One of Gerry's most memorable races from this period formed part of the 1980s BBC Television series '100 Great Sporting Moments'.
Featuring full-volume commentary by the irrepressible Murray Walker, this epic scrap is the Osram/BARC Trophy race run at Crystal Palace ...
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£15,500
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