Bernie Ecclestone (94) sells expensive and unique collection of Formula 1 cars: 'I don't want to leave them to my wife'
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Ever dreamed of owning a rare Formula 1 car? Now might be your chance, as F1 icon Bernie Ecclestone is selling his entire collection.

The now 94-year-old British businessman was the big boss of the premier class of racing between 1987 and 2017. It gradually earned him the nickname 'F1 Supremo'.

Over the years, Ecclestone built up a fantastic collection of cars. The value: 500 million pounds (604 million euros). Among them are many beautiful Ferraris, including one that Michael Schumacher once drove. There is a reason why he is putting everything up for sale now.

Where are Bernie Ecclestone's F1 cars going?
"I like to know where the cars are going and not leave them to my wife when I'm gone," the Briton told The Telegraph . "I've been collecting these cars for over 50 years and I've always only bought the best examples. While many other collectors have turned to sports cars over the years, my passion has always been Grand Prix and Formula One cars. A Grand Prix and particularly a Formula One car is far more important than any other car because they are the pinnacle of motorsport. All the cars I've bought over the years have a fantastic history and are rare works of art."