McLaren M8D/4 – Classic Cars for Sale

McLaren M8D for saleThe latest look back at old classified advertisements features a 1970 McLaren M8D/4 offered for sale in the March 1978 issue of Road & Track for $35,000.

The McLaren M8D got off to a very sad start, as team owner Bruce McLaren was killed testing one at Goodwood less than two weeks before the beginning of the 1970 Can-Am season. Team McLaren and drivers Denny Hulme, Dan Gurney and Peter Gethin persevered, however, winning 9 of 10 races during a very dominant season.

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