PRICE REDUCED! The 1967 McLaren M4B represents the thrilling
intersection of heritage, performance, and rarity, one of only 25
examples constructed between 1967 and 1968 by Trojan, originally
designed for Bruce McLaren Motor Racing. Developed as a bridge
between McLarens pioneering M2B and the later M5A, the M4B combines
elegant Formula 2 proportions with Formula 1 ambition. With its
aluminum monocoque chassis, Hewland FT200 gearbox, and Lotus Twin
Cam engine producing approximately 180 horsepower, this M4B offers
an authentic period racing experience. Having been fully rebuilt
and maintained by respected specialists, this example is ready for
both discerning collectors and enthusiasts eager to return it to
the track. Originally conceived by designer Robin Herd for New
Zealander Bruce McLarens personal Formula 2 campaign, the M4 series
embodied McLarens philosophy of lightweight design and engineering
simplicity. This particular car, chassis no. 200/12, is believed to
have raced in the UK before being imported to North America under
Chequered Flag Racing. Its subsequent history includes careful
stewardship by notable enthusiasts including Dr. Jerry Miller of
California, who commissioned a full rebuild to M4B specifications
by Collins Fabrication in Santa Ana. In 2006, the car was acquired
by the current owner, who entrusted its maintenance and trackside
support to Graham Collins of Collins Racing. A Slade Engines
rebuild followed in 2009, and the car saw active use primarily on
vintage race tracks and participating in several exhibitions such
as the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival in California. Since
2014, the current owner stopped exhibition racing and the M4B has
been kept in a climate-controlled collection at the Autobahn
Country Club in Joliet, Illinois. It has been regularly started,
maintained, and exercised since, reflecting the quality of care
expected for a race car of this caliber. The McLarens exterior
presentation is clean and period-correct, finished in British
Racing Green with its distinctive Kiwi emblem adorning the nose.
The bodywork, formed from fiberglass over an aluminum monocoque,
remains true to the M4s original bathtub configuration and remains
one of the final designs before aerodynamic devices reshaped
Formula racing. Cast magnesium McLaren-Elva wheels (9x13-inch
front, 12x13-inch rear) complete the authentic 1960s competition
stance, while all surfaces and components show evidence of careful
use and professional upkeep rather than restoration excess. Inside
the minimalist cockpit, the McLaren M4B presents an unfiltered,
driver-focused environment. Smiths instrumentation, a steel roll
bar, a Willans five-point harness, and the exposed aluminum panels
emphasize its functional elegance. Every detail, from the tactile
gear lever to the tight seating position, reflects the eras
dedication to lightweight design and mechanical feedback. The view
from the open cockpit, with the Lotus Twin Cam engine singing
directly behind the driver, remains one of the most evocative in
vintage motorsport. Mechanically, this example benefits from a
known chain of professional care and preparation. Its 1.6-liter
Lotus Twin Cam engine, rebuilt by Slade Engines in Salinas,
California, delivers approximately 180 horsepower through the
robust Hewland FT200 five-speed gearbox. The suspension follows
McLarens original geometry with single top link with radius arm and
lower wishbones in the front, twin radius arms and reversed lower
wishbones with single top links in the rear, an anti-roll bar, and
outboard coil-spring shock units and Girling 10.5 inch disc brakes
on all four corners. The car weighs just 960 pounds, allowing
remarkable responsiveness and balance, attributes that make the M4B
as rewarding on vintage grids as it is captivating in a curated
motorsport collection. This example includes provenance
documentation, as well as a soft car cover. Prior to hitting the
track again, this McLaren will need new tires, certified seatbelts
and the fluids should be changed. For more information and details,
please call or text Kendi Brown at 1.623.404.9042 or email us at
[email protected] . This 1967 McLaren M4B Formula Car is
available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased
to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help
coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if
you are interested in financing.
