Senna’s Breakthrough Toleman F1 Car Hits the Market
Toleman-Hart TG184, chassis 02 - Life in Classic
A rare Senna milestone hits the market
Hemmings Marketplace now lists a landmark Formula 1 machine: the Toleman-Hart TG184, chassis 02. Mouse Motors in Chicago is offering the car, with price on application. For collectors and fans alike, this is a rare opportunity. After all, this is the car in which Ayrton Senna claimed his first F1 podium in 1984.
That result changed how the paddock viewed him. It also marked a turning point for his small but ambitious team. As a result, the TG184-02 stands as a tangible piece of racing history. It captures the moment a future three-time world champion announced himself on motor sport’s biggest stage.
How Toleman became a launchpad
Toleman began in the 1970s under British transport entrepreneur and part-time racer Ted Toleman. The team accelerated its rise by winning the 1980 European Formula 2 title, finishing first and second with Brian Henton and Derek Warwick. Designer Rory Byrne, later a key figure in Ferrari’s Schumacher era, penned the team’s early F1 challengers.
