McLaren M8D
The McLaren M8D was a sports prototype racer produced by Bruce McLaren Motor Racing in 1970 for use in the Canadian-American Challenge Cup, or Can-Am. Designed by Bruce McLaren, the McLaren M8D was an evolution of the previous M8B, ditching the strut-mounted rear wing for a dual-finned design; it was this design element that gave the car a distinct appearance, being nicknamed "the Batmobile". Powered by a 670 BHP 7.6L Bolthoff Chevrolet V8 and with Dan Gurney, Peter Gethin and Denny Hulme behind the wheel, the M8D…
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McLaren M8D is listed with Gran Toros as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1971 – 1973. Known designer credit: Mebetoys. Use the Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.
- 1971 First Released
- Gran Toros
- Mebetoys
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- McLaren Cars
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