1997 McLaren F1 GTR 027R - Sealed bid closes tonight

1997 McLaren F1 GTR 027R - Sealed bid closes tonight

Had a chuckle noting this - had a meal at Carlos in Newlands Corner outside Albury with "James Cox aka Munroe" before he bought the GTR - but already had the F1 roadcar. Interesting conversation :) Anyway when the car ended up with Paul at Cars International - we did some flyers for a showroom opening when it was painted orange,,

Click on the link below to bid.....$18m - $21m estimate

One of only 28 F1 GTRs built and one of just 10 configured in 1997-specification, longtail form

Delivered new to esteemed Ferrari Collector David Morrison’s Parabolica Motorsports Team

Victorious on its race debut in the 1997 British GT Championship at Silverstone; the first race win for a longtail-bodied F1 GTR

Contested nine rounds of the 1997 FIA GT Championship, securing top six finishes at Silverstone, Nürburgring, and Spa-Francorchamps

Driven by former McLaren Grand Prix driver Stefan Johansson, Gary Ayles, and Chris Goodwin

Loaned to Team Lark McLaren for the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans

Returned to the British GT Championship in 1999, contesting five races with AM Racing

Subsequently restored and converted for road use by preeminent F1 specialists Lanzante Limited

Acquired by the consigning owner in 2018, and benefitting from a comprehensive recent service by Lanzante Limited at a cost of over £53,000

Accompanied by an extensive spares package and exhaustive history file, further details of which are available upon request

Retaining its original numbers-matching, Type-S70/3 BMW V-12 engine

UK registered and taxes paid in the UK, equally suited to road use or in a great variety of on track events, such as Le Mans Classic or the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Click here to bid on this 1997 McLaren F1 GTR 027R


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