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Great presentation box.
THE
“TRIBUTE TO AYRTON SENNA” LIMITED EDITION BY MONTEGRAPPA
Ayrton Senna's philosophy of setting lofty goals,
meeting the challenge and striving to be the best is what made him a legend.
It was the philosophy which inspired the creation of a writing instrument
which would honor this great achiever and motivator.
The "TRIBUTE TO AYRTON SENNA" Limited
Edition reflects a new turn in MONTEGRAPPA's manufacturing history for it is
the first release to combine two techniques unique to MONTEGRAPPA : low
relief engraving and high relief hand enhanced die cast. The sterling silver
caps and barrels are delicately adorned with low relief engraving. The
engraved patterns, with a strong sporting personality, reproduce a shower of
the sinuous double "5" SENNA brand logos alternating with a tyre
tread design. High relief hand enhanced die cast is used to produce the
components fitted to the cap, namely a spring loaded clip reproducing the
design of a Fl car consisting of three parts : the pilot in 18K solid gold;
the car's upper part in sterling silver (which stays outside when the pen is
in the pocket); the car's lower part in sterling silver joined to the cap,
plus a “rain” tyre fitted to the top of the cap.
The tyre is laser engraved with the MONTEGRAPPA
trade mark. The SENNA brand logo appears on the central band as does the
pen's individual serial number.
The "TRIBUTE TO AYRTON SENNA's" sporting
profile strongly suggests the Formula 1 streamlined design. When in an
"operating" position, the taper of the barrel inserts deeply into
the cap providing excellent balance and substance in the hand of the user.
Overall view
The “TRIBUTE TO AYRTON SENNA” fountain pens
are provided with an 18K gold nib (available in F and M) chiselled with the
SENNA brand logos and the laurel leaves witnessing Ayrton's victories
throughout his three time F1 world champion's career. And continuing
MONTEGRAPPA’s old traditions, the feed is fashioned from ebonite. Fountain
pens feature a sterling grip section designed to provide comfort.
Each pen is presented in a large perspex glass
display case reproducing the design of a F1 car. It allows one to view the
pen through the cover which
accentuates the beautiful details of these inspired writing instruments.
This display makes a bold statement about the pen it encases as well as a
magnificent desk top accessory. A cleverly befitting double-pouch to store
the pen and its accessories (converter and cartridge refill) manufactured in
Nomex. a fire-retardant material used for the manufacture of F1 driving
gloves, completes the compliment.
Close-up
The
"TRIBUTE TO AYRTON SENNA " Limited Edition collection consists of:
1960 sterling silver fountain pens. These
quantities have a special significance for Ayrton's friends and fans. 1960
was the year Ayrton Senna was born.
The silver pens are completely pure. 925 sterling
silver. MONTEGRAPPA is proud to celebrate this great champion with this
limited edition and to launch the SENNA brand in the pen field, knowing that
all the proceeds raised from the SENNA brand projects go to the AYRTON SENNA
FOUNDATION.
Ayrton was a very great man and his foundation is
keeping alive his dream to help people. This collection is a tribute to the
champion and to the man, who left a sad gap in all our hearts.
Barrel
Cap
THE
AYRTON SENNA FOUNDATION and THE INSTITUTO AYRTON SENNA
The AYRTON SENNA FOUNDATION (ASF) emerged from
Ayrton's dream of helping people, especially children, in Brazil and places
all over the world.
Ayrton expressed this wish two months before his
death. He had decided to develop a community project and would give a
percentage of the profit from "SENNINHA " magazine to it.
Unfortunately, the accident stole his life before he was able to realize his
dream. After his death, the Senna family decided to pursue his goal and
establish the ASF with headquarters in England in July, 1994 and the
INSTITUTO AYRTON SENNA (IAS) in Brazil in November, 1994.
The family also decided to donate to the
Foundation all profits from the use of his image. In addition, 100% of all
royalties from products using the registered trademark SENNA and SENNINHA
will be used by ASF for their various charity projects around the world, as
Ayrton did during his career.
In his professional and personal life, Ayrton
always strived for perfection and excellence in all his enterprises. He
repeatedly reached these performance levels through his own talent and
commitment. The IAS / ASF supports and stimulates the development of human
capacity and potential, particularly in children, so they may achieve
quality and dignity in their own lives.
The first projects were launched in Brazil by IAS
on 21 st March, 1995 and are targeted at helping deprived children - two in
the area of nutrition and three in the education and social improvement of
youths, through sport.
The
driver/pilot in 18K solid gold material
“rain”
tyre fitted to the top of the cap
AYRTON
SENNA (1960-1994)
Ayrton Senna was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 21st
March, 1960. Three times the Formula One World Champion he was the youngest
racing driver ever to reach such heights.
In 1981 the story began as it was to continue with
victory after victory.
Championship and European titles followed Senna
throughout his Ford Formula 1600cc Series, Ford Formula 2000 and Formula
Three career.
In 1984 driving for the Toleman team, a future
Formula One legend made his debut. From 1985 - 1987 Senna stature and
success in the Formula One World Championships continued to increase.
1988 was Senna's year. Driving for the McLaren
team he created a new Formula One record winning 8 pole positions. Senna
dominated the headlines and 8 Grand Prix victories created a new Formula One
Champion.
In 1989 he came second in the World Championship
but returned to World Champion in 1990. It was during this triumphant year,
with the world championship title safely secured, that Ayrton Senna decided
to launch his own brand. In 1990 the SENNA brand was born.
In 1991 Senna entered the record books yet again
as the youngest ever three times Formula One World Champion. In this year
alone, Senna achieved 8 pole positions and seven victories, four of which
were in a row.
During the same season he realised another dream
winning the Brazilian Grand Prix at InterLagos in Sao Paulo.
In 1992 Ayrton Senna secured a fourth place in the
World Championship.
The ending of his McLaren contract in the same
year created new headlines.
large
perspex glass display case reproducing the design of a F1 car
AYRTON
SENNA (1960 -1994)
In 1993 with no fixed contract Senna continued to
dominate, winning his sixth Monaco Grand Prix.
In 1994. Aylton Senna signed a contract with the
Williams team. A fatal accident at the San Marino Grand Prix devastated the
Formula One World.
The international tributes that followed all paid
homage to a man who was unquestionably one of the leading Formula One
drivers in the World.
His career as a driver was a unique sequence of
victories, pole positions, world records and incredible moments.
Ayrton Senna was a legend in his own lifetime. His
extraordinary achievements remain testament to the outstanding success of a
very great driver.
Solid gold 18K nib
Dimensions
Total length (cap closed) :
144 mm (5.7")
Total length with cap posted
behind the barrel : 144 mm
(5.7") - the barrel is tapered and allows the cap to seat deeply
into the barrel thus reducing the overall length and at the same time
provides a great balance.
Barrel diameter: 11.5
mm (0.45")
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity
A cleverly
befitting double-pouch to store the pen and its accessories (converter and
cartridge refill) manufactured in Nomex. a fire-retardant material used for
the manufacture of F1 driving gloves, completes the compliment.
Brochures in also included in the package
This is specially given to buyer who buys the pen
from me - a promotional material stand used for the advertisement of the pen
in 1995
Converter or Cartridge filling
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