A host of ‘one of a kind’ items from the career of the late Ken Block are up for auction with the proceeds set to benefit the 43 Institute, set up to continue the motorsport icon’s legacy.
Ebay Motors has today launched its “From the Collection: Ken Block” auction which offers admirers the opportunity to purchase on 43 collectables from the American’s archive. The money raised will assist the next generation of aspiring talents in motorsport and action sports through the 43 Institute, established up by the Block family following Ken’s death last year.
The items up for auction include rims from the Block’s iconic “Hoonicorn” Ford Mustang and “Hoonitron” Audi S1 that starred in his viral Gymkhana 10 and Electrikhana YouTube videos. The bonnet and bumper from Block’s 2015 Global Rallycross Ford Fiesta, alongside his race attire from that season, are also included in the package.
Perhaps most famous for YouTube daring videos, which have attracted more than 650 million views, Block was a successful entrepreneur before indulging in his passion for all things rallying.
Co-founder of DC Shoes, Block began competing in his native USA in 2005, initially in the Rally America series. Within two years he was making cameos in the World Rally Championship, his presence in the WRC expanding in 2010 when he signed a contract with Ford to drive for what was initially known as the Monster World Rally Team.
His association with Ford lead to Block competing in the Global Rallycross Championship with the team, which was rebranded as Hoonigan Racing Division in 2012. Four years later he would compete in the FIA World Rallycross Championship before returning to the US national rally scene.
The Block family’s association with motorsport has been continued by daughter Lia Block, who competes in this year’s F1 Academy.
“Ken was passionate about motorsports, action sports, creative arts and giving back to those communities. We founded 43 Institute after his departure to carry on his empowerment of others,” said Lucy Block, Ken’s wife, pro rally driver and Block House Racing principal.
“Opening our archives for the first time with eBay Motors and sharing a piece of his career with fans is the perfect way to honour his legacy.”
