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LOT 5

Gilles Villeneuve circa 1981/1982 season worn helmet, by GPA,

Sold for US$53,760 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 5

Gilles Villeneuve circa 1981/1982 season worn helmet, by GPA,

Gilles Villeneuve circa 1981/1982 season worn helmet, by GPA,

painted in Gilles' iconic orange and blue design with logos for Labatt, SMEG, and GPA, showing visible signs of use, with chips, scratches and wear throughout, Snell sticker to inside with serial number No.A697080, dark green and tan interior cloth and padding.

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After being given an opportunity in F1 by McLaren, Gilles was offered a drive with the Ferrari team for the last two races of the 1977 season before becoming a full time Ferrari driver in 1978.

Villeneuve wore Bell helmets up to and including the 1980 season, and then switched to GPA helmets mid season in 1980 and would wear the brand until his tragic death in 1982. Gilles son Jacques told how his dad colored in a prototype helmet in the back of his family motorhome, creating an unmistakable design.

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