Description:

An excellent example of the first of the long line of CamAm racers upon which the reputation of
McLaren was built, this car underwent a complete ground up check by the currnet owner since it
was purchased in 1997. The car has been professionally prepared by Adams and McCall, ex McLaren
F1 technicians who are also running the car for the owner in the European Group 4 Championship.
The car is eligable for both Group 4 and The Supersports Cup as well as the US Historic Can Am and
USRRC. Between these series the car can run in a points championhip at virtually every significant
course in the US as well as Spa, Silverstone, Nurburgring, Monza, Le Mans, and Brands Hatch to name
just a few. Any future owner should not be at a loss for entertainment!


History

After the 1964 success of Bruce McLaren in sports car racing, plan were laid down for an all new
true McLaren design, the prior cars having been adaptations of what were initially Cooper designs.
The original Mk1 McLaren-Oldsmobile featured a panelled spaceframe with bodywork designed by Tony
Hilder. The Mk1 made it's debut at Mosport, finishing third due to throttle problems but capturing the
lap record.

Competition History

The car won it's class at its first outing in Group 4 and has since garnered a 2nd and 3rd. It is
currently in the running for overall class win.

Engine

• ex-Ford GT40 4.7 litre V8
  
• 4.040" bore
  
• 2.875" stroke
  
• actual displacement 4809cc
  
• 4x Weber 48 IDA
  
• wet sumped
  

Fuel System

• mechanical pump
  

Oil/Water System

• front water rad
  
• rear mounted oil cooler
  

Body

• glassfiber nose, tail cover, and doors, centre section
  
• color white
  

Chassis

• multitubular spaceframe
  
• 91"
  
• 53" front, 51" rear
  
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• dual wishbone, coil over, adjustable via raose joints
  
• top link triling rod, lower reversed wishbone, coil over, adjustable via rose joints
  
• rack and pinion
  
• Girling disks, 12" front, 11" rear, 2 pot calipers f/r
  
• cast magnesium, 10"x15" front wearing 475x1200x15s, 12"x15" and 13"x15" rear with 600x1200x15s