A Herbert Johnson racing helmet, formerly the property of T A 'Bob' Roberts OBE

painted in 'Bugatti' blue, some crazing and minor loss to paint, applied Bugatti transfer to front, with canvas and leather interior harness (leather chin strap and buckle catch later added), complete with peak-fitted wrap-around face visor, in original Herbert Johnson box addressed to T A Roberts Esq.
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T A (Bob) Roberts, OBE ( - 1990), former Vice-President of the Bugatti Owner's Club, owner of the Midlands Motor Museum and a great enthusiast for the better sports cars, of which he owned a formidable collection, including T43 Bugatti, Napier Railton and the 1925 Sunbeam Tiger.

This helmet was previously offered by Bonhams in the 'Bob' Roberts estate auction. See Lot 46, Bonhams Auction 9 September 2001.