£ POA

1978 Tyrrell 008 Formula 1

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Mitchell Curated is proud to offer for sale the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix Winning Tyrrell 008 Formula 1.

The winner of the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix, driven with absolute flair by Patrick Depailler. Having started 5th and got into the lead from half distance and took a convincing victory after an inspired drive.

The last Tyrrell to win at Monaco and Depailler’s first win, which put him into the lead of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship.

2nd place finisher in the South African and Austrian Grand Prix, with a further 4th place in the British Grand Prix.

The first car to lead a Formula 1 race with a female driver having been sold by Tyrrell to Melchester Racing and campaigned by Desiré Wilson in the 1979 Aurora AFX British F1 Championship with multiple podiums.

Subsequently owned by noted collector Nick Mason and raced on his behalf in early Historic Formula 1 events, winning the first ever Historic Formula 1 race.

Presented in excellent condition having been subject of a thorough restoration with low mileage Phil Reilly & Co built Cosworth DFV engine.

Now with current crack testing, new fuel cell and new FIA HTPs along with a useful spares package.

An ultimate headline addition to any collection entered for a competitive return to Monaco at the 2026 Monaco Historic Grand Prix.

For further information, please contact us at Mitchell Curated.
Available now for viewing at our Cotswold showroom.

Website:

https://www.mitchellcurated.com/carsforsale/depailler-monaco-grand-prix-winning-tyrrell-008-formula-1

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F1, Formula One, Monaco Grand Prix, Tyrrell, Depailler, Winner

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Seller:	mitchellcurated Joined January 2023
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Company:	Mitchell Curated
Country:	United Kingdom
City:	Cirencester
Phone:	+447535148470
Condition	Used
Trade or Private:	Trade
Price:	£POA
Added:	23/03/2026
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