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James Hunt Formula 1 racing helmet set for Oxford auction James Hunt Formula 1 racing helmet sells for £37,500 at auction
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A helmet worn by Formula 1 racing driver James Hunt when he was crowned world champion in 1976 is set to fetch up to £20,000 at auction later. A helmet worn by Formula 1 racing driver James Hunt when he was crowned world champion in 1976 has sold at auction for £37,500.
Interest in the sale at Bonhams in Oxford has been heightened following the release of the film Rush. Auctioneers at Bonhams in Oxford had originally expected it to fetch bids between £18,000 and £20,000.
It tells the story of Hunt's rivalry on and off the track with three-time world champion Niki Lauda. Interest was heightened following the release of film Rush, which told the story of Hunt's rivalry on and off the track with Niki Lauda.
A helmet and racing suit worn by actor Daniel Bruhl, who played Lauda in the film, is also up for auction. A helmet and racing suit from the film also sold for £1,937.
As well as the helmet worn by Hunt in 1976, his former partner is also auctioning one of his Bell helmets worn during his Formula Ford and Formula 3 career between 1968 and 1971. The suit was worn by actor Daniel Bruhl, who played Lauda in the film alongside Chris Hemsworth as Hunt.
One of James Hunt's Bell helmets worn during his Formula Ford and Formula 3 career between 1968 and 1971 failed to sell despite being listed between £5,000 and £7,000.