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McLaren F1 GTR #41 T. Büscher / R. Gounon 1997 UT Models 1:18

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McLaren F1 GTR #41 T. Büscher / R. Gounon 1997 UT Models 1:18 26011 Diecast
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UT Models' 1:18 diecast McLaren F1 GTR carries the #41 racing livery from the 1997 season. Built from the road-derived GT racer that reshaped 1990s endurance and GT competition, this diecast captures the wide bodywork and aggressive aero the racing conversion demanded.
McLaren F1 GTR #41 T. Büscher / R. Gounon 1997 UT Models 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
McLaren
Manufacturer
UT Models
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
26011
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About the McLaren F1 GTR #41 T. Büscher / R. Gounon 1997 UT Models 1:18

TL;DR: This UT Models 1:18 diecast reproduces the McLaren F1 GTR in its #41 racing livery from the 1997 GT season. The model carries the widened bodywork and race aero that separated the GTR from the road-going F1, built as mid-tier diecast with opening features.

Few road cars made the jump to GT racing as convincingly as the McLaren F1. The GTR conversion added aerodynamic devices and a stiffer chassis that turned a supercar into a genuine GT contender.

UT Models' Diecast Take on the GTR Racer

The zinc alloy body carries noticeable weight for a model this size, and the panel lines around the widened rear fenders and front splitter hold up well against the racing bodywork's real proportions. Doors open on functional hinges, and the tampo-printed livery on the #41 car reproduces sponsor graphics and number panels with sharper edges than budget diecast typically manages. The finish shows some tolerance in gap width around the rear wing mounts, a fair trade for a subject this complex at a mid-tier price point. Compared to the standard road-going F1 castings UT Models also produced, the GTR's aero addenda and lower ride height are clearly differentiated rather than simply repainted.

The F1 GTR's Place in GT Racing History

McLaren developed the F1 GTR from its road car to compete in GT racing series through the mid-1990s, and privately entered examples like this one carried liveries from teams running the car across a season rather than a single headline result. The GTR retained the road car's carbon fiber structure and V12 layout underneath the racing aero, which is part of why the conversion worked so well against purpose-built rivals. Collectors researching this era should treat individual liveries as season entries rather than assume every numbered car scored a marquee finish.

Building an F1 GTR Display

This casting works best alongside other F1 GTR liveries from the same seasons, where the shared bodywork against different sponsor colors makes for a strong themed row. At 1:18 the model demands a decent shelf depth given the wide rear fenders, so measure cabinet clearance before committing several liveries to one shelf. Direct sunlight fades tampo-printed sponsor graphics faster than the base paint, so a shaded Vitrine location protects the livery detail longest.

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