F1 stars are known for amassing impressive car collections. Whenever an F1 star decides to downsize his car collection, such possessions are quickly grabbed by fans from around the world. And when the car is owned by a high-profile world champion, it becomes a desirable and coveted offering.
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In this case, Jenson Button, the 2009 F1 driving champion, unloads a 1970 Ford Bronco from his car garden. Button has had a lot of his cars weeded lately. He sold his Porsche Carrera GT and 1994 Porsche Turbo, and in 2018 he sold his McLaren P1. In 2017 he sold his 2005 Ford GT. The latest to go under the hammer is the custom truck, based on the first generation of Ford’s rugged 4×4.
Jenson Button remains one of the most prolific figures in F1. After a successful stint on the circuit, Button has taken on a new role as F1 commentator and he’s taking on that one too. The Englishman competed in over 300 Grands Prix and won 15 of them. He reached his peak in the 2009 season when he won the world title with the Brawn GP team.
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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Santander Ambassador Jenson Button is pictured during the 20th anniversary of the Formula Student competition at the Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, England. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images for Santander)
Jenson Button’s Ford Bronco is for sale
The hunt for vintage cars can easily make big bucks for the world’s super rich. F1 fans have an opportunity to own an exclusive car with stunning looks and high performance. The auction runs on Collecting Cars from January 20th. Current bidding for the classic 4×4 is $85,000 (at the time of writing) with three more days to go. It has been in Jenson’s possession for the past four years and has been mechanically and cosmetically upgraded.
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According to Collecting Cars, the car is finished in a sleek dark blue hue, and under the hood is a naturally aspirated, fuel-injected, 302 ci (4.9 L) small-block Bronco V8 that drives all four wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission . Specialist ASC Auto performed its last scheduled maintenance in November 2018. The work included changing the Fitech fuel injection system and fitting the new steering column and Borgeson power steering.
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The odometer reads 168 miles, proving it wasn’t used rigorously by Button. In addition, there is no history of accidents, no electrical weaknesses and the paintwork is described as in fair condition. Interested parties can contact seller JB22 through Collecting Cars.
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