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McLaren Sells Historic F1 Cars For Track Return
McLaren sells five historic F1 cars to get them back on track.
In brief
McLaren sells five historic F1 cars to get them back on track. McLaren is selling five historic Formula 1 cars to return them to racing after their racing careers. Originally reported by Motor1.
McLaren Sells Historic F1 Cars
McLaren Racing will sell five historic Formula 1 cars to private collectors worldwide.
Cars Span 32 Years
The collection includes two 1991 MP4/6As, a 2012 MP4/27A, 2021 MCL35M, and 2023 MCL37A.
MP4/6As Drive History
Chassis #04 finished second at 1991 San Marino Grand Prix behind Senna, part of a race where both McLaren drivers lapped the entire field.
Norris's MCL37A
Lando Norris drove the 2023 MCL37A to back-to-back second-place finishes at Singapore and Japanese Grands Prix.
McLaren's Reason For Sale
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said the cars should be used rather than stored, calling it a disservice to their legacy.
“We have decided to part with these iconic McLaren Formula One cars because we feel that having them simply sitting in storage is a disservice to what they represent”
Hartley's Track Record
Tom Hartley Jnr has sold over $900 million worth of collectible cars, including Bernie Ecclestone's 69-car collection.
The bottom line
McLaren is selling five historic Formula 1 cars to return them to racing after their racing careers.
