Cooper Maserati T81

This is chassis 5 of just seven Cooper T81 Formula One cars built for the 1966 season, when the 3.0-litre formula arrived. It is powered by a Maserati four-cam V12 and built around a monocoque chassis.

It was sold new to Joakim Bonnier, the private owner-driver. On its first outing, the 1966 BRDC International Trophy at Silverstone in May, he finished third. Over roughly two years he won the Coppa Autobil Revue at Monza on 28 May 1967 and added several other podium finishes. He sold the car soon after its final race at the South African Grand Prix.

The car then went to the Donington museum, where it was displayed for about 40 years. It appeared at the 2011 Retromobile show in Paris and was sold shortly afterwards. The dealer describes limited ownership. No price is published and the page gives no further condition details.