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£97,750

The Ex-Gordon Watson/Bill Whitehouse/Rex Woodgate 1951-52 Alta Formula 2 Racing Single-Seater

United Kingdom • 15 Dec 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This 1951-52 Alta Formula 2 Racing Single-Seater, chassis number F2/2, is presented in remarkably original, unrestored condition, retaining its historically unspoiled patina. After 49 years of continuous ownership, it was briefly offered at auction but is now available again, presenting an opportunity for collectors interested in a well-preserved example of early 1950s racing history.

Condition

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The car is in remarkably original unrestored condition with a delightful patina. It has been considered the most original of surviving Alta cars, though it requires a complete technical inspection and rebuild before it can be run again in earnest.

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Manual

Chassis No:

F2/2

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• Arguably the most original Alta in existence • Impeccable provenance, patina and originality • 49 years continuous ownership • From a respected collector and former racing driver's stable This remarkable 'time machine' Formula 2 racing car was offered - and sold - at the recent Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale in September for the first time after no fewer than 49 years in its current ownership.

The buyer at that sale was unable to complete the purchase and it thus presents another opportunity to the many collectors who expressed an interest at Goodwood.

The estimate of £60,000 - 120,000 remains the same and, apart from this disclosure, the catalogue description also remains the same.

Furthermore, this long ownership period has seen the car raced once only – back in 1975 - after which it was set aside pending more thorough preparation – which its still enthusiastic owner never got round to carrying out.

Therefore, after only two properly active frontline seasons' use back in 1951-52...