{"id":243792,"date":"2023-11-01T11:48:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243792"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:48:54","slug":"mclaren-marks-60-years-with-triple-crown-liveries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/mclaren-marks-60-years-with-triple-crown-liveries\/","title":{"rendered":"McLaren marks 60 years with Triple Crown liveries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indy Orange, Monaco White and Le Mans Grey celebrate iconic McLaren victories<\/h2>\n

By Matt Bird \/ Wednesday, 1 November 2023 \/ Loading comments<\/p>\n

Today marks the first day of 2023\u2019s penultimate month – yes, really – and so time is running out for any automotive anniversary celebrations. With this year marking six decades since Bruce McLaren formed his eponymous company, present-day McLaren has launched a range of options to mark the momentous occasion. <\/p>\n

The big news is fresh paint, inspired by the \u2018Triple Crown\u2019 victories: Le Mans, Indy 500, Monaco Grand Prix. Yes, it\u2019s an unofficial thing, and yes, there were 21 years between winning in the Brickyard (1974) and victory at La Sarthe (1995) but the rules are you get to do what you want on your birthday. So Triple Crown liveries it is.<\/p>\n

Specifically, they\u2019re Indy Orange, just like the triumphant M16D from the 70s, Monaco White which pays homage to the MP4\/2 driven by Alain Prost, and Le Mans Grey, intended to invoke the iconic Ueno Clinic F1 GTR. Buyers going for Anniversary colours can also choose new brake caliper shades: Indy Blue is colour matched to the race number of the 1974 car, and Le Mans Gold replicates that used on the F1. One last thing, too: plump for carbon mirrors and there\u2019s an additional \u2018Speedy Kiwi\u2019 logo unlocked, which can be had in Orange or Silver and matches the dedication plaque all of the 60-specced cars will receive. <\/p>\n

All the body and brake paint options are available on the new 750S, Artura and GT, though \u2018Triple Crown Stripes\u2019 are reserved for the 750. There will only be 60 made with them, too. The stripes feature a new Triple Crown logo, the victory years and even a contrasting rear wing underside to let everyone you\u2019ve overtaken know what\u2019s so special. Best keep it raised at all times, then, eh…<\/p>\n

The interior of all three can be fitted with some new extras as well. They include an Indy Orange 12 o\u2019clock marker (if the carbon steering wheel is added) and extended carbon paddles with stripes in the Triple Crown colours. The aforementioned brushed aluminium Speedy Kiwi dedication plaque features a McLaren Orange logo; a 750S with the stripes will get a \u20181 of 60\u2019 marking on the plaque. <\/p>\n

Finally, don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re thinking this announcement doesn\u2019t leave very long to win the Euromillions and spec your dream 60th anniversary McLaren. The entire range of options will be available to order for a year from now. A 750S in Monaco White with some Speedy Kiwis sounds spot on. <\/p>\n\n