A recent trade with a DS member brought the UT McLaren F1 GTR Road Car. I gave up my Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI #7 Alfa Corse and $30 cash. I think it was a fair trade. Unfortunately upon inspection the base had two cracks and the rear decals were in the wrong spot - GTR and McLaren logos (see images). The car was noted as dusty, but otherwise perfect. Hopefully the member will do the right thing... I guess I'll still be on the hunt for a near mint model, send me a PM if you're interested in purchasing the model.
I just spent the last three hours stripping the car down and cleaning her up, almost as good as new. I don't strip down models quite often but I can tell you this was a breeze, there is actually very little to this model - I was quite surprised. It really makes me wonder why this model is so sot after by collectors. Must be the McLaren badge, the history or lack of choice? I tell ya, we collectors must be nuts. Enjoy the pics!
UT McLaren F1 GTR Road Car (Long Tail)
Re: UT McLaren F1 GTR Road Car (Long Tail)
Cool! For some reason I thought you already had this model. My problem with it is that it sits way too high for my liking.
Re: UT McLaren F1 GTR Road Car (Long Tail)
I had one of these, years ago, and then discovered that the 1:1 never existed (I think the road versions didn't have the rear wing), so sold it, plus there really isn't a raced version that you could re-decal correctly.
Too bad yours is defective, but remember these things are getting close to 20 years old.
Too bad yours is defective, but remember these things are getting close to 20 years old.