Four years ago, Sebastian Vettel bought Nigel Mansell’s 1992 Williams FW14B F1 car. We don’t know how many millions of euros the four-time champion had to pay, but we do know that Vettel has already driven it a number of times. And even on synthetic fuels. But what if you also want your own F1 car but don’t have as much savings as Mr. Vettel? Maybe the Williams FW14B replica above is something for you.
Before you place a bid, it is important to know your height. The car above is a scale model at 75 percent of its actual size. That makes the F1 car a total of three meters long. Auction house RM Sotheby’s writes that the car is suitable for children between 5 and 15 years old, but with a bit of trial and error you can squeeze yourself in, right?
However, the scale model is not just a toy for your little one. The car has been officially approved by Williams, the body is made entirely of carbon fiber and the Canon livery has been painted on by hand. In addition, there is a differential on the rear axle, a hydraulic braking system, a suede seat, a three-point belt and tires without profile. The car only lacks an active suspension, a stick-on mustache and a small version of Renault’s 3.5-liter V10 engine.
This F1 car is electric
Instead of a V10, there is a 1,000 watt lithium battery that is attached to a 48-volt electric motor. Apparently, a top speed of 65 km/h should be possible with that. Sounds pretty hard for a child who has just started his school career.
The Williams FW14B replica will be auctioned between August 14 and 17 in Monterey, USA. The auction house expects that the car will yield approximately between 18,000 and 28,000 euros. Who will call Vettel to say that he can have an FW14B with even lower emissions in his collection for a lot less?