1987 McLaren MP4/3

VIN: MP431Modified

$858,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Gooding & Company

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 9, 2012

  • Lot

    52

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    MP431

  • Body style

    Formula 1

  • Interior Color

    Carbon fiber

  • Exterior Color

    White, flourescent red

Vehicle details

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Equipment

1498cc 1,000+hp DOHC TAG Porsche twin turbo V6, carbon fiber monocoque and bodywork, Marlboro livery, huge front and rear wings, center lock wheels, racing slicks, carbon fiber seat, spare TAG Porsche V6 (50) on display stand. One of five built, three remaining and the only one in private hands. Immaculate. Raced only once, in Austria by Stefan Johansson (7th, two laps down.) Owned by McLaren until 2007 when race prepared by Lanzante Limited, tested briefly, bought by Matthew Drendel and prepared for static storage. Appears race ready and as new from every standpoint. No Reserve. Drendel Family Collection

Market commentary

It says something that Drendel didnt hesitate to drive his 1200+ horsepower Porsche 917 30 but used the McLaren only for display. These cars are monsters and regularly scared the F1 pilots who drove them in anger. This is a fair price for a historic car that will remain static for all but the most talented, brave or foolhardy and the estimate seems to be unduly conservative, not only for its history but also for its rarity and performance.

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