AUGUST 8, 2005

Second annual Minardi auction

Minardi has announced that it will be holding it's second annual auction of Minardi Formula One memorabilia and equipment. The auction will be held over two days, September 17-18, at the teams Ledbury location.

Team Principal Paul Stoddart said, "There will be a range of new items available, including: official Minardi clothing; Tyrrell, Arrows, BAR and Benetton memorabilia; pit equipment, and transportation vehicles. It goes without saying that F1 cars will all go under the hammer as well, with this being the final opportunity to purchase the former Arrows F1 equipment in a public sale."

Auctioneers Bache Treharne will be conducting the auction. Chris Hall of Bache Treharne said. "We are delighted to be working with the Minardi F1 Team again. The international interest in the 2004 sale clearly demonstrated the success of our Webcast facilities, allowing people from all over the world to participate in the sale, in real time, over the internet."