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Post by arcticwolf on Jan 7, 2020 21:21:07 GMT -8
The question is, have any of you guys ever tried to build one? The M25 was a one-off factory McLaren built to order for the F5000 series but it never got to really race. It was impounded by Canada Customs in a legal dispute and by the time it was resolved, the car was basically obsolete. Or, so the story goes, best as I can figure out. Lots of mystery in the history. But as it was, cosmetically at least, an M23 with a Chevy stuffed in the back, it shouldn't be that hard to build one. Since I have an M23 lying in the scrap bin, I think I might experiment. This is the actual, restored car, but I'm pretty sure its not "as original", although its a very nice job:
Any ideas, pics, info, suggestions would be appreciated.
Paul
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Post by Patrick on Oct 29, 2020 10:24:17 GMT -8
I made this M25-F5000 7 years ago. I based it on an AMT M16 and modified cockpit surround.    My skimpy sources were:   I am also interested in the M23 modified to accept a 5-liter Leyland engine.  Decals do exist to make this car and I have a Mauri M23 kit and a Leyland-like Buick nailhead. Good luck on your project. Patrick |
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Post by shunter on Oct 29, 2020 11:35:07 GMT -8
This will be a great project. I grew up watching these race at Sandown, beasts of cars and sounded so good.
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 29, 2020 13:17:25 GMT -8
I've never built one of these before....let alone any open wheel style car. You guys are tipping me over the edge to give one a try though. Will be watching this build.
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 30, 2020 10:39:50 GMT -8
Patrick, I thought about using the indycar as well, here's a real one that's pretty similar:
I don't know if that thing was ever raced or not but it's pretty cool!
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