For old school IndyCar fans, the name Nigel Mansell may bring back some memories. He raced in the CART IndyCar World Series for two seasons, winning in 1993 and even claiming the Rookie of the Year trophy.
However, it’s in the field of F1 (Formula One) where Mansell became a legend. He notched up 31 Grand Prix wins, countless poles, and podium finishes. He even won the 1992 World Championship against iconic drivers like Ayrton Senna.
In a recent auction, Mansell sold off his 61-year collection of racing memorabilia, earning roughly $112,000, all of which is going to charity.
The auction ran at BUDDS and had no reserve. It took place on February 10, 2026, with lots being offered from its Wellingborough auction room in the UK.
This was an auction I watched personally, hoping to pick up a few new collectibles with great provenance. Sadly, I was priced out of the items I really wanted (always set yourself limits).
What’s wonderful is the way Mansell has framed this sale; he’s letting racing fans from around the world look after his collection going forward.
Top lots of the auction
There were so many great items up for grabs among the 242 lots available. One of the early top sales was Lot 25, a Lewis Hamilton 2025 Ferrari signed 1:2 scale Bell helmet. It sold for $2,454.
Some of the other top items included:
- 1993 IndyCar Rookie of the Year trophy: $5,454
- 1992 Williams Renault signed replica helmet: $5,726
- 1989 Ferrari race-spec helmet: $5,999
- Ayrton Senna replica steering wheel display: $1,636
- Signed Ferrari replica race suit: $1,909
- Signed Williams replica race suit: $1,909
The two items I was after included the above-mentioned Ayrton Senna steering wheel and the Rookie of the Year trophy. The final prices soared past my limits. I even had a try at a half-hunter gold pocket watch, which ended up selling for around $1,500. Sadly, that was also above my limit.
The Telegraph reported that all the money raised is going to a charity called Youth UK, an organization Mansell has served as president for 27 years.
For collectors like me, this wasn’t just merch, it was personal history getting redistributed, one winning bid at a time.
All sales were in GBP and have been converted to USD based on current conversion rates.
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