Want to own an F1 car? (From Witney Gazette)

Want to own an F1 car?

6:57am Saturday 26th July 2008 in Witney

A defunct motor racing team is offering enthusiasts the chance to buy their own Formula One car.

The Japanese Super Aguri F1 team, which was based in Leafield, near Witney, will auction driver Takuma Sato's 2006 Grand Prix car and a lot of other equipment and merchandise on the Internet.

SHM's Richard Mascall, who is organising the auction said: "Because it is a relatively new model, we have already had interest from other Formula One teams who are keen to get their hands on the car.

"But we also anticipate an immense amount of general interest from F1 enthusiasts from all over the globe.

The sport is a truly global affair and opportunities to own your own F1 car don't come along very often."

The auction will also feature the Oxfordshire-based team's transporters and tractor units; the race and test fuel rigs, tyre warmers, telemetry racks and pit equipment, a variety of plant and machinery, including aeroform autoclaves and a quantity of official Super Aguri Formula 1 Merchandise, including clothing, bags and personal accessories.

The three-day auction will run from 10am on Tuesday, July 29, to 10am on Thursday. Go to www.shm-group.com to bid.

Viewings at Leafield Technical Centre from 9am to 4pm on Monday.