F1 Benetton B194, Official 1994 Show Car Michael Schumacher/Jos Verstappen

The Benetton B194 is one of the most defining cars of the 1990s Formula 1 era. the machine that carried Michael Schumacher to his very first World Championship title. The 1994 season is remembered as one of the most intense and dramatic in F1 history, with the championship fight going all the way to the final race in Australia, where Schumacher secured the title after an unforgettable showdown with Damon Hill.
Owning a B194 is therefore not just owning a show car, it is owning a piece of one of Formula 1’s most iconic stories.

This particular example is an authentic 1994 Benetton B194 chassis, built by the Benetton F1 Team (today Alpine F1). It was supplied to Renault, Benetton’s engine partner at the time, and used exclusively for official promotional purposes. As a true factory-built show car, it was never fitted with an engine and is not intended to be made running. Instead, it served as a high-impact static display to represent the team during events, exhibitions, and partner activations.

Today, the car is presented in the beautiful and highly recognisable 1997 Mild Seven Benetton livery, a colour scheme that instantly captures the spirit of the late Benetton era. The car is fitted with a wide array of original components, including the authentic seat and harnesses, and comes with rare Benetton-white BBS wheels mounted with genuine period-correct Goodyear Formula 1 tyres, details that greatly enhance its visual authenticity.

With only a handful of original Benetton B194 show cars ever built, surviving examples are almost never released to the open market. This is currently the only B194 show car offered for sale anywhere in the world, making it an extraordinary opportunity for collectors, museums, brand environments, or any setting seeking a truly iconic centrepiece.

Highlights

• Authentic Benetton F1 B194 show car chassis (1994)

• The model that delivered Michael Schumacher’s first Formula 1 World Championship, decided dramatically at the season finale in Australia

• Presented in official 1997 Benetton Mild Seven livery

• Built by the Benetton F1 Team (now Alpine F1)

• Former Renault promotional show car

• Fitted with numerous original Benetton components

• Original seat and harnesses included

• Supplied with rare Benetton-white BBS wheels and genuine Goodyear F1 tyres

• Excellent condition as a static display/showpiece

• Engine not included; not intended to be made running

• Extremely rare, the only B194 show car currently available worldwide

A historically significant centrepiece that captures the colour, character and competitive spirit of the Benetton era, an exceptional opportunity for any discerning Formula 1 collector.

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