McLaren Models
McLaren Diecast Model Cars for Sale
Headquartered in England, McLaren is a high-performance car manufacturing and motorsport company best known for its supercars, hypercars and Formula One racing team. Established by New Zealander Bruce McLaren in 1963, the brand has become a leader in motorsport and luxury sports cars. The company has won many drivers and constructors championships including F1, Indianapolis, Le Mans and other racing series. McLaren was one of the first automotive companies to use a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis in F1, paving the way for modern race-car design.
Famous McLaren supercars and hypercars include:
- F1 – the original V12 supercar that was once the fastest production car in the world
- P1 – a hybrid hypercar that competed with Ferrari’s LaFerrari and Porsche’s 918 Spyder
- Artura – McLaren’s current entry-level V6 hybrid
- 720S – original class leader
- Senna – no-compromise hypercar named in honor of the legendary F1 driver
- 750S – current flagship of the V8 supercar range
- W1 – successor to the P1 and F1 features hybrid technology with F1 developed aerodynamics.
McLaren diecast models cover low-cost Formula One race cars and cool road cars to mega-detailed investment-grade replicas. The main factors to consider are brand quality, scale (size), moving parts, paint finish and whether you are looking buy a road car or Formula 1 race car. AUTOart and Minichamps are considered to be premium collectors’ brands, while Bburago offers considerably better value for beginners and casual collectors.
For die-hard enthusiasts AUTOart is a great choice and widely considered to be one of the best diecast model car makers, particularly for McLaren road cars. Collectors tend to prefer AUTOart over their competitors because of its fit, finish, build quality and fine detailing.
For Formula 1 fans AUTOart has some great offerings including an Ayrton Senna GP race car while for the budget-conscious Hot Wheels is a good place to start. Bburago is another brand that offers an affordable entry point into McLaren model car collecting.
If you’re after the most desirable diecast models, AUTOart’s supercars and Minichamps’ 1:18 F1 cars are the pick of the crop. For a startup collection, Bburago provides way better value while still looking great in the display cabinet.
At Car Intensity we are dedicated diecast model car enthusiasts and proud affiliates of Diecast Models Wholesale. Check out the McLaren range here.
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