Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes C63 AMG is being auctioned in Australia after it was impounded by police following a “silly” incident which saw the 25-year old wheel-spin away from a junction.
Bidding is currently at £90’000 and not only will the lucky winning bidder recieve the car, but the police report of the incident and a signed photograph of the former world champion will also be included in the sale.
The sports car has only done 343 miles and is expected to top the £150’000 mark when frantic, last minute bidding commences just before the Thursday deadline.
The C63 has been described as a “beautiful car” by the man behind the auction, Colin Uden, who is the Mercedes dealer principal for the Melbourne area.
“The car comes with the police report, which records the ‘hooning’ incident,” Mr Uden said on Wednesday.
“There is also the valet parking ticket from the Hilton hotel with Lewis Hamilton’s room number and the car’s registration number on it.
“And there is an F1 personnel sticker on the windscreen.”
The car is said to be in “immaculate” condition with no damage to the tyres despite Lewis having done “just a couple of burnouts.”
The car is the second piece of F1 automobillia being sold this week after two siezed BrawnGP transport trucks were spotted being sold on eBay. The transport trucks belong to the defunct USF1 team.
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