Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Spring 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/18/2019
Jacques Villeneuve and the Williams F-1 team had large expectation going into the 1998 Formula 1 Championship as Jacques was defending his 1997 Championship and they were going to try and defend the title with a new car, the Williams FW-20, and a new engine supplier Mechachrome. The chassis and engine struggled during the season and Jacques could only manage 2 podiums and a 5th place finish in the World Championship.
This Bell Fueling II helmet, painted by Bell S.P.O.R.T.S. Europe and tagged “98.10” was the 10th helmet painted in 1998 livery by the Bell trackside staff.
The helmet shows very light wear inside and out and remains in full tobacco livery. As per all of Jacques helmets the front and top vents have been taped off and extra eye-port foam has been added to reduce airflow into the helmet.
The complete race radio remains intact and the drink tube has been drilled out but his sealed-off. No visor was present on the helmet so one of Jacques’ vintage Williams Renault visor was mounted on it and it is nicely signed by him. Also included is the original Bell carrying bag with “JV 98-10” handwritten annotations.
This item is from Jacques Villeneuve’s personal collection and will come with his signed LOA.
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