Ren Arnoux is a French former racing driver who competed in 12 Formula One seasons. He participated in 165 World Championship Grands Prix winning seven of them, achieving 22 podium finishes and scoring 181 career points. His best finish in the World Drivers' Championship was third in 1983 for Ferrari.

This GPA SJ helmet prepared by the GPA factory for Rene whilst he raced with the Ferrari team shows good signs of use and period aging. A narrow window/eyeport version of this unique fastening helmet, utlising the neck pieces rather than a traditional strap. The interior shows good signs of sweat related wear, and has some parts of the radio intercom wiring fitted.

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This lot is located in Switzerland.