Auction Catalogue

21 March 2001

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. Numismatic Books. British and World Paper Money.

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 1051

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21 March 2001

Estimate: £30–£40

Medals Related to Motoring & Motor Sport, France, Renault, Winner of the World Rally Championship for Group N cars, 1989, a light bronze medal, signed Fraisse, Renault 5GT Turbo in Alpine setting, reverse legend, 80mm (cf. BDW 7, 847). As struck; in original blue fitted Fraisse-Demey case (£30-40)

A plaque on the inside of the lid records the achievements of Alain Oreille and his co-driver Gilles Thimonier in winning the Gp N title in 1989 in a Simon Racing-entered works-assisted car