THE ICONIC SALE AT RACE RETRO 22nd February 2025

10 The Iconic Automobilia Sale at Race Retro 2025 Automobilia 1980s Petrol-Powered Bantam Childs Racing Car The previous owner bought the kart in 1996 and it has been with the same family since then and used sparingly. Sometimes seen being driven by the last owner’s daughter in the pits at circuits around the UK and until recently, used by the grandchildren. 417 Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000 ESSO ‘Mr Drip’ or ‘Happy’ Hand-Painted Forecourt Figure Created as an homage to the 1950s ESSO mascot. Well constructed, hand-painted and measuring 110cm in height. 418 Estimate: £700 - £800 ESSO ‘Mrs Drip’ Large Fibeglass Forecourt Mascot A delightful hand-painted figure in homage to the ESSO family of characters found on the oil giant’s petrol station forecourts during from the 1940s to 1960s. Measuring 120cm in height and of substantial construction. 419 Estimate: £700 - £800 The Instantly Recognisable Michelin ‘Bibendum’, Mascot of the French Tyre Company Through the Decades Hand-painted fibreglass moulding replica of the Michelin Man found on petrol and tyre forecourts throughout the world. Measuring 120cm tall. 420 Estimate: £800 - £1,000 ESSO ‘Junior’ Drip Mascot Hand-painted fibreglass freestanding character in homage to the Drip family. Measuring 120cm in height. 421 Estimate: £600 - £700 1997 Ferrari 50th Anniversary Parking Sign A very rare original Ferrari 50th Anniversary Sign, manufactured in Modena my CEMPI and used for the 50th anniversary celebrations in Modena! It measures 90cm wide and 30cm tall. A true piece of Ferrari ‘unobtanium’ and perfect for any Tifosi garage or office. 422 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 Large ‘Maserati’ Dealership Sign Individual letters, each measuring around 30cm in height, previously neon illuminated, believed to have come from a Maserati Dealership c.1990s. Presented in good condition for its age but not currently working. 423 Estimate: £500 - £600 A Distinctive Alloy Wheel Trophy Presented to Motorsport Legend, Mike Hailwood MBE GM * Set on a wooden base with a plaque reading ‘The G.K.N. Castings Trophy Silverstone 1970 M. Hailwood Formula 5000 26th. April Fastest Lap’ and measuring 20cm in height. Offered from a private Collection without Reserve. 424 Estimate: £300 - £500 More Details Lot 417 Bid On Lot 417 More Details Lot 418 Bid On Lot 418 More Details Lot 419 Bid On Lot 419 More Details Lot 420 Bid On Lot 420 More Details Lot 421 Bid On Lot 421 More Details Lot 422 Bid On Lot 422 More Details Lot 423 Bid On Lot 423 More Details Lot 424 Bid On Lot 424