Formula 1

    Specialist financing for F1 cars, chassis, and memorabilia.

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    What We Finance

    Modern Era (2000s-Present)

    • Championship-winning chassis
    • Race-driven examples
    • Show cars with provenance
    • V10 & Hybrid era cars
    • Driver-associated machines
    • Team promotional cars

    Golden Era (1980s-1990s)

    • Senna & Prost machines
    • Williams FW14-FW19 series
    • McLaren MP4 chassis
    • Ferrari F1-90 to F310
    • Benetton championship cars
    • Turbocharged era icons

    Historic (Pre-1980s)

    • 1960s & 70s Grand Prix cars
    • Lotus 72, 79, 49 series
    • Ferrari 312 variants
    • Historic FIA papers
    • Cosworth DFV powered
    • Significant race history

    Typical Terms by Segment

    Modern Era (2000s-Present)

    LTV60-75%
    Tenor12-36 months
    Rate0.95-1.4%/mo

    Golden Era (1980s-1990s)

    LTV55-70%
    Tenor12-36 months
    Rate1.0-1.5%/mo

    Historic (Pre-1980s)

    LTV50-65%
    Tenor12-24 months
    Rate1.1-1.6%/mo

    Show Cars & Replicas

    LTV40-55%
    Tenor12-24 months
    Rate1.2-1.7%/mo

    Valuation Approach

    Race History & Provenance

    Championship-winning chassis and driver-associated cars command significant premiums. Complete FIA papers and documented race history are essential.

    Recent auction results from RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, and specialist F1 sales provide primary benchmarks.

    Technical Assessment

    Independent specialist verification of chassis authenticity, engine matching, and mechanical condition required for all transactions.

    Historic F1 cars require FIA Historic Technical Passport. Running cars valued materially higher than static display pieces.

    Recent Illustrative Deals

    McLaren MP4-29 (2014)
    £2.1m
    70% LTV, 24-month term
    Funded in 6 days
    Williams FW14B (1992)
    £4.8m
    65% LTV, 36-month term
    Funded in 8 days
    Lotus 72D (1971)
    £3.2m
    60% LTV, 24-month term
    Funded in 10 days

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you finance show cars?

    Yes, with documented team provenance and authenticity. LTV ratios are lower than race-driven examples.

    What documentation is required?

    Complete chassis history, FIA papers where applicable, build sheets, and independent specialist verification of authenticity and mechanical condition.

    Can cars remain on display?

    Yes. Many clients maintain cars in museum displays or private collections during the loan term, subject to insurance and security requirements.

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