Memorabilia - What to do with it?

[Kev_mk3]

Going through dads things still (he had alot!) bit by bit when I go around to the house and I am finding so many things and most in near mint condition.

He worked for a company that sponsored Jordan F1 and the XJR Jags back in the early 90's so I have alot of things any ideas where is best to see if anyone wants any of it?

Some I am keeping as its sentimental but the rest is open to go. Examples below of what I am finding.










Thats just a little of the Group C stuff . I have loads of Jordan F1 gear to Any Ideas?

[Jason]

It's always hard going through someone elses stuff, I'm sorry you find yourself doing this.
I would definitely suggest a 3 pile system. I Will keep, I might keep (then be ruthless with a 2nd look) and I'm not keeping.

Have you spoken with your family, see if anyone wants any of it?
Perhaps list them here and have a PM auction to raise some money for the CA charities?

[nopanic - neil]

Nice

good seeing things like that - hope it brings back some great memories

[Kev_mk3]

It's always hard going through someone elses stuff, I'm sorry you find yourself doing this.
I would definitely suggest a 3 pile system. I Will keep, I might keep (then be ruthless with a 2nd look) and I'm not keeping.

Have you spoken with your family, see if anyone wants any of it?
Perhaps list them here and have a PM auction to raise some money for the CA charities?

My mum put it in a pile to see if I want it & my brother doesnt (he lives in Oz but I still ask) I generally keep what I want but the rest I put in a pile to sell / give away. I have sold somethings and put the money into a account till we decide as a family what we are doing with the funds as in to take a trip to scatter his ashes and some to charity etc.

I will have a look to see what can go into the CA Raffle as some isnt worth it IMO

[Kristof]

I might be interested in race programs and the Silk Cut stuff

[Martini...LB]

Wow, that brings back memories, I originally picked up a few of the 'gift' products from our local Jag dealer who used to also lend me a large flag for when I was there.

Those were the days...

>Martini...LB

[Boorish Grobian]

Agreed, those do bring back memories.  I remember subscribing to XJR magazine, and had a complete collection.  We have a friend, a younger guy who's spent time working in Indycar, and IMSA, who's a huge fan of the Group C, and IMSA Camel GT era.  I've passed on a lot of my memorabilia from that era to him, programs, tickets, magazines (XJR, GPI, Autosport), books, etc, in exchange for credentials to races.  He's a big fan of the Sauber Mercs, and I collected a bunch of their stuff back in the day.  When I hand over a box of that stuff over to him he's like a little kid at Christmas, makes me feel good to pass on the love of the history of the sport to a newer generation of fans.
Fax

[Lord Steve]

To be honest Kev, I'd have to hang on to all of it.

[Kev_mk3]

Ive a lot more to go through so what duplicates I have I think ill sell on and keep the rest for myself