Historic McLaren Services

Driven by Anthony and Richard Taylor’s personal enthusiasm for the fabulous cars built by the remarkable Bruce McLaren and his team, Autotune have been restoring and racing Historic McLaren race cars since the early 1980s.  During this time many examples of the fabulous McLaren Can-Am and Formula 5000 cars have passed through the workshop.

Restoration

Full restorations carried out from bare chassis up on both spaceframe and alloy monocoque cars.  Every care is taken to restore cars to their period correct specifications to achieve the all-important FIA HTP paperwork required for historic races around Europe.  Our years of experience with the various models gives us clear insight into the safety critical parts that require close attention or replacement.

New Replacement Mechanical Parts

Autotune manufacture various replacement components for historic McLaren racing cars including suspension arms manufactured in our own jigs, both forged and cast front and rear uprights, precision machined billet hubs, cast alloy bellhousings, brake callipers and discs, etc.  If you require any parts for your 1960s and 70s McLaren race car then do not hesitate to send us a message with your requirements and we will attempt to help, by either manufacturing new or locating original spares.

Old Stock Mechanical Parts

Having been collecting McLaren components for over 40 years, Autotune have a large stock of original McLaren parts, including many New Old Stock items.

Bodywork

Autotune made significant investment to purchase and renovate the original Trojan McLaren production moulds and can therefore supply new components or repair any precious original body panels.  We can supply new Body Shells, Windscreens, Seats and Sidepods for the McLaren M1A, M1B, M1C, M6B, M6GT, M8C, M8E and M8FP sports cars alongside the M4, M10B and selected other models.  Various used McLaren body panels are also available.

Historic McLaren Race Car Appearances

Autotune have provided historic McLaren race cars for displays, promotional activity, TV documentaries and computer game simulations.  Perhaps the highlight for us was when we loaned our own M6B to AC-DC rock legend Brian Johnson for the McLaren episode of his excellent Cars That Rock series!  Over the years, even McLaren themselves have used our cars for their promotional and research activities.

Historic McLaren Race Car Sales

With an excellent understanding of the public historic McLaren marketplace, other McLaren cars that are available privately, and with a selection of historic McLaren race cars often available in house, Autotune are well placed to assist and advise the connoisseur looking to purchase historic McLaren race cars.

Historic
Racing Cars

Historic Racing Car restoration and spares, specialising in McLaren Can-Am and F5000 cars’

Classically Styled
Sports Cars

Classically Styled Component Form Sports Cars including the highly acclaimed Aristocat