Marlboro-McLaren M23 - Fittipaldi - 1974 World Champion - Minichamps 1/18

Minichamps Limited Edition model of the 1974 Championship winning McLaren M23 driven by Emerson Fittipaldi. 1 of 648 pieces.

Fittipaldi brought Marlboro sponsorship to McLaren and this M23 was the first Marlboro-McLaren - a legendary partnership that lasted until 1996.

The M23 followed the Lotus 72 lead with a wedge profile. Fittipaldi had won the championship in 1972 with the Lotus and used his experience to turn the M23 into a winning car. The M23 won again in 1976 with Hunt - a durable and competitive design over 4 seasons.

A classic F1 design - especially with its tallest airbox in 1974/75, sadly these airboxes were outlawed during 1975. This model represents the M23 at the 1975 South African Grand Prix with Fittipaldi carrying Number 1 the first race of the season.

Upgraded to full Marlboro livery - not standard. Removable bodywork to reveal the engine and cockpit. 

In as-new condition and from my private collection. Supplied with its original box also perfect.

Note:- Will be dispatched on 7 Dec when I return.