Among the many items which Cosworth have entered into their auction catalogue is a magnificent 8ft steel sculpture of a "Man Waving a Chequered Flag" created by Tim Tolkien, great nephew of J.R.R.Tolkien, the acclaimed writer of`Lord of the Rings. Also included in the Cosworth Memorabilia sale is a TJ V10 engine, as fitted to the Jaguar F1 car. Each Lot can be viewed at www.racecarauction.co.uk, by clicking onto "view lots".

This special racing car event will not only feature formula racing and rally cars, but also the support vehicles and motorhomes used by the team during the racing season. It will be complemented by specialist racing part suppliers and memorabilia specialists. Simon Charles have developed their unique online bidding system to complement the live auction, which is attracting interest from the USA to Japan.

Charles Davis, Director of Fundraising & Communications at BEN, is delighted with this initiative, commenting: "The auction is being publicised on Chris Evans` `Drive Time` programme and on BBC TV covering the build-up to the auction, which should ensure great publicity for everyone. BEN is very grateful to Cosworth for supporting us with this initiative."

For further information, please contact:
Email: info@racecarauction.co.uk
Tel: +44(0)1625 874290 and speak to Graeme Glew, Motorsport Consultant.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS
BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition, BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.

For further press information, please contact:
Lorna Russell, BEN Media Relations
Tel: 01344 294755
Mob: 07920 138187
Fax: 01344 622042
Email: lorna.russell@ben.org.uk
Website: www.ben.org.uk

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