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Youngsters at a London nursing home came across what can be called as the ultimate Christmas surprise as three-time World Champion Niki Lauda's Formula 1 car made a pit stop at the facility, to deliver Christmas presents.
The 1971 F1 machine, which is to be auctioned next week as part of a Christmas auction in the area, is likely to sell for half a million pounds.
"It was exciting to have the car at the hospice for the children to see and enjoy. It's exhilarating that it was driven by an F1 legend," said Elaine Reid, senior nurse at the nursing home.
This iconic Grand prix machine from the "Golden Era" of Formula 1 was built in 1971 for Ronnie Peterson, who used it as his initial Works Team Car at Kylami, Monaco. Eventually, this very car became the career opener for Niki Lauda in 1971 when he started at Peterson's team as the second works driver. Talk about a good old fashioned Christmas treat!
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