High quality resin kit to make the version of the Mclaren M1A with which Dan Gurney achieved fourth position in the first of the two rounds of the Guards Trophy held at the Brands Hatch circuit in 1965, a race corresponding to the Championship British Sport Vehicles. The kit includes
several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail.
Additional details for the
McLaren M1A car scale model kit:
- Manufactured by Marsh Models in 1/43 scale with reference MM337.
- Belongs to the All American Racers Team.
- Recreation of the vehicle racing at the Brands Hatch Guards Trophy in 1965.
- Includes photo-etched parts, resin parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials and assembly instructions.
- Package measures 75 mm x 160 mm x 60 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 109 g.
- Featured in newsletters 614 and 639.
During the early years of McLaren's existence, the brand was characterized by the production of customer-oriented models. A prime example was the slender, tubular-framed McLaren-Elva Mark 1, later renamed the McLaren M1A. The first units left the team's workshops at Colnbrook, Berkshire, England, in the autumn of 1964.
Available with a variety of engine options, including the Cobra-derived 289-cubic-inch Ford and the ubiquitous small-block Chevrolet, the M1A soon became one of the most widely used vehicles in short- and medium-distance sports car racing in both Europe and the United States. Major motorsport figures such as Graham Hill, Chris Amon, Ludwig Heimrath, and Bruce McLaren himself all achieved great success at the wheel of various McLaren M1A units.
In 1966, the Mark 1 design was further refined, giving rise to the evolved Mark 2, also known as the M1B. This new car retained much of the M1A's architecture, notably its double wishbones with coil-sprung suspension, dual-circuit Girling brakes, and Hewland LG400 four-speed gearbox, but featured a revised chassis that was 20% stiffer than the M1A's. The fiberglass body, designed by Michael Turner, was also modified, giving the car a noticeably more robust appearance. A one-inch increase in track width allowed the fitment of wider magnesium wheels.
A total of 28 customer M1Bs were built, along with three factory-produced cars. One of these cars saw Bruce McLaren finish third in the inaugural 1966 Can-Am Challenge Cup.
SpotModel recommends this product exclusively for experienced professional modellers and collectors. Take appropriate precautions as this product is not a toy, it can be toxic and/or dangerous. Keep away from children. Use is not allowed for children under 14 years.
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Run by John and Pam Simons,
Marsh Models has a small workshop in East Sussex and has been producing 1/43 scale model cars since 1981. In the world of 1/43 scale model cars,
Marsh Models has an enviable reputation for quality and accuracy in all its products and has been foremost in introducing new and unique techniques in the use of photoetched parts.
In a world of bland uniformity, where model cars flood the market from the Far East,
Marsh Models offer a true alternative: model cars made for and by enthusiasts. If your interest is in CanAm, McLarens, Chaparrals, Le Mans cars or any sports racing cars of the 50s to the 90s, you will be able to find what you need in their comprehensive range. All their products are made in resin and white metal, and manufactured in the UK to the highest standards.
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