Mark Mateschitz ๐ 69 Grand Prix cars ๐๏ธ (Austria)
The Worldโs most impressive Car Collections
๐ Bernie Ecclestone sells his legendary ยฃ500m private car collection to Red Bull billionaire Mark Mateschitz! ๐
๐๏ธ The Collection: 69 Grand Prix cars ๐๏ธ
๐ Car Highlights (Alphabetical Order):
๐ Star Drivers:
๐ The Deal:
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆ Bernieโs Legacy:
๐ Whereโs Bernie Now?
๐ฅ This sale marks the largest transaction of its kind in automotive history! ๐๏ธ๐จ
๐๏ธ New Museum Likely in Austria: For Mateschitz, there hasnโt been a detailed statement about his long-term plans for the collection, other than a commitment to put the cars on display to the public in the near future (most likely in Austria, according to Hartley Jnr). โI am very pleased that Bernie has placed his trust in me to take care of this historically significant collection,โ Mateschitz said. โIt will be carefully preserved, expanded over the years, and in the near future it will be made accessible to the public at an appropriate location.โ
Mark Mateschitz is a billionaire from Austria ๐ฆ๐น, known for his crucial role in the success of Red Bull ๐ฅค and as a key figure in its global expansion ๐. Here are some cool facts about him! โจ
๐ Co-Founder of Red Bull: Markโs father, Dietrich Mateschitz, co-founded the energy drink brand in 1987 with Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya. Mark was instrumental in shaping the brandโs global identity ๐.
๐ผ Business Visionary: Mateschitz helped create the iconic โRed Bullโ lifestyle, which includes not only the energy drink ๐ฅค but also extreme sports sponsorships ๐โโ๏ธ, music events ๐ถ, and even Formula 1 teams ๐๏ธ.
๐ฐ Wealth: His estimated net worth is over $20 billion ๐ธ, making him one of Austria’s richest individuals ๐.
๐ Formula 1 Involvement: Markโs Red Bull Racing team ๐ is one of the most successful in F1, with multiple World Championships ๐.
๐ฑ Sustainability Efforts: As a visionary, Mateschitz has focused on sustainable energy solutions, creating a cleaner future for Red Bull’s production ๐โก.
๐ Private Life: Known for being private, Mateschitz keeps his personal life away from the media ๐ธ. He enjoys a low-key lifestyle with a focus on his businesses and passions ๐.
๐ Car Enthusiast: Mark has a passion for luxury cars ๐, and his Red Bull Racing teamโs car designs have gained global attention for their engineering excellence ๐๏ธ.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Legacy: Mateschitz is dedicated to keeping Red Bullโs legacy alive through his family, ensuring the company stays true to its roots and values ๐ฑ.
๐ Bernie Ecclestone sells ยฃ500m private car collection, Red Bull billionaire Mark Mateschitz becomes new owner ๐๐ฅ ๐๏ธ Ecclestone Grand Prix Collection includes 69 iconic F1 cars, spanning 70 years of racing history ๐๐ ๐ด Ferrari highlights: Alberto Ascariโs Italian GP-winning 375 F1, Ferrari Thin Wall Special, first 312 F1 ๐๐ฅ ๐ Championship-winning Ferraris: Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, Mike Hawthornโs legendary 246 F1 ๐ ๐ฅ ๐ Brabham cars: Rarely seen, owned since final races, includes Nelson Piquetโs championship car, tested by Ayrton Senna in 1983 ๐๐จ ๐ Unique Brabham models: BT44B, BT45C, iconic BT46B ‘fan car’ โ Niki Laudaโs Swedish GP-winning car ๐๐๏ธ ๐ Maserati 250F: Ex-Works car, part of the legendary collection ๐๏ธ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ Mark II BRM: Monstrous 16-cylinder race car, a true classic ๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ง Vanwall VW10: Driven by Sir Stirling Moss, first British car to win F1 race & Constructorsโ Championship ๐๐ฅ ๐จโ๐ฆ Mark Mateschitz: Inherits collection, plans to preserve and showcase it to the public ๐๏ธโจ ๐ Collection valued at ยฃ500m: Embodies 70 years of Formula 1 history, technical milestones, and sport heritage ๐๐ ๐ Ecclestoneโs life: Resides in Gstaad, Switzerland, spends time on Brazilian coffee farm ๐โ ๐ถ Ecclestoneโs son Ace: Shares fatherโs passion for cars, celebrates sale milestone ๐๏ธ๐จโ๐ฆ