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1985 Toleman TG185 Formula One
Chassis Nummer: TG185-01
Toleman's entry to Formula One was announced in November 1980. In 1983, the T183 showed improved form thanks to a major update. The budget increased as Toleman's current sponsor, white goods manufacturer Candy, was joined by Magirus and BP. Derrick Warwick achieved Toleman's first points finish in the Dutch GP and scored again in the remaining three Grands Prix. These results placed Toleman 9th in the constructors' championship standings.
The driver line-up changed completely in 1984. Warwick's performances were rewarded with a Renault contract and his place was taken by Grand Prix debutant and future three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna. In May 1985, Toleman acquired major sponsorship from the Benetton clothing company, which had previously sponsored Tyrrell and Alfa Romeo. That year's T185 was the first carbon monocoque to be fabricated in-house at the Witney factory. In competition, Teo Fabi earned pole position for the team at the Nürburgring which demonstrated the car's raw potential.
During the 1985/86 off-season, the knitwear firm purchased the team and it was renamed Benetton Formula prior to the 1986 season. In March 2000 the team was purchased by the car manufacturer Renault and was renamed Renault F1 for the 2002 season.
The example on offer today is an extremely rare piece of Formula One history and was the fist Toleman built by Rory Byrne for Toleman Group Motorsport in January 1985. Having been carefully maintained by its current owner, this TG185 comes as a rolling show car without an engine or brake calipers, however, all other parts are present. With a full carbon monocoque chassis and Hewland transmission, Coys is delighted to be reuniting TG185-01 with the circuit where it achieved its proudest moment. Priced to sell, this car represents a perfect opportunity for any collector looking for an interesting Formula One project or display car at an extremely reasonable price.
Dieser Toleman TG 185 wird als Show Car ohne Motor und Bremsen, allerdings mit Getriebe angeboten. Ein ideales Ausstellungsfahrzeug, das shier auf dem Nürburgring offeriert wird, wo dieser Toleman seine gröβten Erfolge feierte.
Estimate: € 14,000 - € 18,000
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