The Stig's helmet to go under hammer

One of the distinctive white racing helmets worn by The Stig on BBC's Top Gear could fetch up to £1,200 at auction.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Sep 2010, 14:57 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2010, 22:55 BST

It is being sold by Sophia Vaizey, who was given the helmet as a leaving present after working on the show as a production co-ordinator for 18 months.

One of the programme's presenters, Richard Hammond, signed it.

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