Mclaren M8f

The sharp, aerodynamic edges along the sides are characteristic of this exceptionally wide McLaren M8F, specially built for the almost limitless CanAm series.

The sharp, aerodynamic edges along the sides are characteristic of this exceptionally wide McLaren M8F, specially built for the almost limitless CanAm series. It is the most important model in a series of virtually unbeatable racing cars that, in the hands of driver/constructor/team owner Bruce McLaren and his teammate Denny Hulme, dominate the CanAm at the end of the 1960s. It even goes so far that the race is informally called 'The Bruce and Denny show'. Both drivers come from New Zealand, hence the image of the national symbol, the kiwi, on the side of the car. In 1967, 1968 and 1969, McLaren and Hulme alternately take the title. In 1970 things go wrong; Bruce McLaren is killed in an accident during a test drive with the new prototype. He is replaced by Dan Gurney, who later has to withdraw due to contractual obligations and is in turn replaced by Peter Gethin. Despite the difficult times, Denny Hulme still manages to clinch the title again. In 1971 Peter Revson becomes CanAm champion with this McLaren M8F, which is fitted with an 8.1 liter Chevrolet V8 producing almost 750 hp. Teammate Denny Hulme finishes second in an identical car.