For Sale: Jenson Button's motorhome

07/11/2006
NEWS STORY

When a well known member of the F1 paddock wanted to sell Jenson Button's motorhome he knew exactly who to come to, the site that other motorsport insiders read.

Therefore Pitpass is delighted to announce that the motorhome, previously owned by Button, is up for sale. This is the motorhome owned and used by the Honda star for the last couple of years, indeed it was in here that he celebrated his maiden F1 win in August this year, in Hungary.

As if this isn't enough history, the vehicle was previously owned by 1997 World Champion, Jacques Villeneuve.

It features a fully functioning state-of-the-art computer-controlled levelling system, two flat screen televisions, surround sound, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer and microwave.

It is registered in the EEC, with import car tax & VAT paid.

Offers are invited at Ł200k.

As for the Technical Details:

Make: Newell 450 3DR - 1999, 2 Slide out

Engine: Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.5 litre, 500 BHP

Mileage: 104104 miles

Transmission: Allison HD4060 Automatic, 3 Axle - single driver with tag axle

Generator: Kohler 20kw Diesel Gen-set 5030 hrs

Systems: (brief description)

Computer controlled levelling system

Diesel / Electric 'Aqua Hot' heating system

42" Plasma / DVD / CD / SKY / Surround sound AV system in front

22" TFT / DVD / Sky / Surround sound AV system in bed room

American Style refrigerator / freezer

Combined convection oven / microwave + hob

Washer / Dryer

Double bed in rear / fold out in front

Shower

W/C

Belly locker storage / tow bar / bike rack

In the first instance, genuine enquiries - which means no tyre kickers, autograph hunters or "can I have my picture taken on Jenson/Jacques' bed?" merchants - should contact Pitpass at editor@pitpass.com.

This is a serious sale of a vehicle that is not only a genuine piece of F1 memorabilia, but a valuable 'tool' for established, and up and coming, teams and drivers.