Befitting the worlds biggest classic motor racing festival, Silverstone Auctions has secured an exciting collection of race cars for its Classic Sale on 27th July, an integral part of the weekends motorsport extravaganza at Silverstone circuit.The impressive grid includes a single-seat race car driven by a former Formula One world champion and still a possible future title contender, plus a very rare Formula 2 model with a legendary name behind it.However, for those new to motor racing then theres plenty else to pick from including saloon cars and classic race models. Theres even three rally cars for those more at home on the gravel than the asphalt!Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: If ever there was a right time and place to buy a race car, whether its to add to an existing collection or as a first-time purchase, then our Classic Sale at the home of British motorsport has got to be it.As a highlight of the Silverstone Classic weekend the auction is going to have an electrifying atmosphere and will be packed with a knowledgeable and passionate audience.Estimated at between 18,000 to 22,000, is the 1999 Formula Renault car of Kimi Raikkonen, his first UK single seater. It benefits from a recently rebuilt 175 bhp (dyno figure) MASS engine that has seen very little use and remains eligible for F4, Monoposto, Hillclimbing or Sprints.Meanwhile, bathed in motorsport history is a Surtees TS 15 F2 race car, estimated at between 65,000 to 75,000. Fully race prepared, this is a rare survivor of a fantastic era and is eligible to compete in all Formula 2 European single seater series throughout the world today.Other notable race car lots include a Goodwood Revival 1959 Austin A40 Farina Mk II race car, estimated at between 25,000 to 30,000, a 1963 Lotus 23B with excellent provenance and also Goodwood Revival history, estimated at between 70,000 to 80,000, and an ultimate specification 1965 Ford Falcon FIA race car, estimated at between 80,000 to 90,000.More modern race cars include a superb value 2005 Honda Integra-R, estimated at between 10,000 to 12,000, and an ultra-competitive 2007 Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cup Car, estimated at between 50,000 to 55,000.The three rally cars being offered are a 1973 Ford Escort Mk I MSA/FIA RS1600 Grp 2 model, estimated at 68,000 to 78,000, a 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale Group N Rally model, estimated at between 20,000 to 25,000, and a 1995 Ford Cosworth RS Escort WRC Rally Car, estimated at between 35,000 to 40,000.As well as the diverse range of race cars on offer, the Classic Sale, as the name suggests, also has a large portfolio of classic road cars on offer as well, added Nick.For more information about the race cars and classic road going models on offer at the Classic Sale, visit www.silverstoneauctions.com.

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