ICON '88 - We start …

The 1988 McLaren MP4/4 designed by Steve Nichols set records which have long stood the test of time, becoming a design icon along the way.

In order to celebrate the arrival of the new N1a the first 15 cars will be numbered to commemorate the record breaking 15 Grand Prix wins in the hands of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.

Every car will wear the hallmarks of each individual race victory, with the national flag of the respective driver and a unique plaque detailing information of the event.

Customers are still free to tailor their own colour scheme, from a discrete basic rendering to a full reflection of the period racing livery.

Technically, the cars will feature a number of optional extras as standard, including full carbon fibre body, inconel exhaust, carbon composite wheels and lightweight ceramic brakes, and the magic 427 cu.in. 7 litre V8 engine.

All of which would add substantially to the price if purchased separately.

The result is sure to be a valuable collectors’ item and investment.

ps. … with some satisfaction as this is committed, we should add that before the production N1a has even taken to the road, several units are already underwritten …