Item Details
- Seller: Chicagofinest
- Location: Rockford, IL 61114
- Lot #: M-0041063-DT
Available for auction is an illuminated McLaren dealership sign. The seller states the sign was purchased from a Chicago McLaren service center. The sign measures approximately 8 ½’ feet in length, and 1 1/3’ feet tall, with a width of 9” inches. The sign is constructed of metal with transparent plastic faces. The sign is internally lit with energy-efficient LED lights and powered by 120v circuitry. The sign features the McLaren logotype in white with the McLaren speed mark in orange. The sign is mounted to a metal frame with various mounting points for easy installation.
The first McLaren crest was designed in 1964 by Michael Turner – famous motorsport artist and close friend of Bruce McLaren – for the fledgling Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Team. It centered on a Kiwi, the national symbol of Bruce’s homeland, New Zealand. The more dynamic ‘Speedy Kiwi’ was then introduced in 1967, to emphasize the higher speeds at which Bruce’s cars were racing. It also took on a striking papaya orange color which familiarly became known as “McLaren Orange”. Reflecting the sport’s international growth, the ‘Speedy Kiwi’ disappeared to be replaced by the McLaren International logo which evoked a chequered flag. First appearing in 1997, a revamped logo featured a streamlined speed mark which bared similarities to the vortices created by a rear wing. Enter the mono-black speed mark, symbolizing ‘one’ McLaren. For 2021, the speed mark then turned papaya to distinguish McLaren Racing.
The seller states the sign is in excellent condition and works flawlessly. The buyer is responsible for shipping, shipping insurance, handling, and transactional fees.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $5,250
- Auction End: Apr 10, 2024 05:54:03PM UTC
- Number of Offers: 1
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