Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
The 2000 Formula 1 season marked the second year for Jacques behind the wheel of a BAR Lucky Strike BAR Honda. Jacques finished 7th in the Championship with 17 points, his best finish was 4th and he achieved that on 4 separate occasions. This Bell K1 helmet was painted by Bell S.P.O.R.T.S. Europe and is tagged “2000-16”. The helmet has also had the American flag that was added to the back by Bell S.P.O.R.T.S. staff to signify that this helmet was used during the 2000 United States Grand Prix weekend at Indianapolis where he qualified 8th and went on to finish 4th, tying his best finish of the season.
The helmet shows incredible wear inside and out with numerous paint chips and general use and is likely one of the most “used” helmets of Villeneuve to ever enter the hobby. As per all of Jacques’ helmets the air vents have been partially tapped-off, the drink tube remains on the helmet as well as the full race radio which remains intact. Villeneuve has applied his signature to the visor, which is smudged/faded a bit but legible, and he also signed the chin strap.
Also included is the original Bell carrying bag with “J.V. 00.16” handwritten annotations. This item is from Jacques Villeneuve’s personal collection and will come with his signed LOA.
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