Photos of McLaren Elva Mark I

GP Canada Mosport4th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi- Cola Trophy26.9.1964
4747 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #BMMR 1-64 - Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I #BMMR 1-64 - Oldsmobile F-85 /Traco V8 3900 cc N/AS+2.0
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: 3rd
Grid: 2nd (1:30.600)
Colours: black (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
Riverside 200 MilesSeventh Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix For Sports Cars11.10.1964
22 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #BMMR 1-64 - Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I #BMMR 1-64 - Oldsmobile F-85 B.O.P./Traco V8 4420 cc N/AO2L
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd.Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: did not finish (Water hose)
Grid: 1st (1:29.900) - 2nd fastest qualifier
Colours: green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2010Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site and Robert Raymond archive
Senior Service SilverstoneSenior Service 200 International Race Meeting Silverstone20.3.1965
44 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - J. CoombsMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 4400 cc N/AS+2.0
J. Coombs (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Graham Hill (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: grey
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2014Photo by courtesy of: Dave Turner
Senior Service SilverstoneSenior Service 200 International Race Meeting Silverstone20.3.1965
55 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile - Bruce McLaren Motor RacingMcLaren Elva Mark I # - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 4400 cc N/AS+2.0
Bruce McLaren Motor RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: did not finish
Grid: 3rd (1:46.000)
Colours: green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/09/2024Photo by courtesy of: Harry Stiller
Aspern [Sports]Preis von Wien, Curd-Barry-Gedenkrennen11.4.1965
3030 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile (Trojan) - ÖASCMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 4450 cc N/AS+2.0
ÖASC (A)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Vögele (CH)Result: winner
Grid: 1st
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/10/2013Photo by courtesy of: Arthur Fenzlau
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup5.6.1965
11 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford (Trojan) - Keating Ford MontrealMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AClass 2
Keating Ford Montreal (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)Result: 3rd - Heat 1: 4th ; Heat 2: 6th
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 19/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup5.6.1965
44 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile - Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I # - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 N/AClass 2
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: did not finish (1:Gearbox selector; 2:Gearbox) - Heat 1: - did not finish (Gearbox selector) ; Heat 2: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 3rd (1:28.500)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 19/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup5.6.1965
7777 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-05 (Trojan) - Robert Bosch Corp.McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-05 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AClass 2
Robert Bosch Corp. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: did not finish (1:Halfshaft on pace lap; 2:DNS) - Heat 1: did not finish (Halfshaft on pace lap) ; Heat 2: did not start
Grid: 6th
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Labatt 50 Mont-TremblantLa Course Labatt 504.7.1965
11 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford (Trojan)McLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS+2.0
(CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca
Guards Trophy Brands HatchGuards International Brands Hatch30.8.1965
77 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile - Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I # - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 4450 cc N/AS+2.0
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd.Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: 2nd - Heat 1: 2nd ; Heat 2: 2nd
Grid: 3rd (1:38.600)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: John Crick
Guards Trophy Brands HatchGuards International Brands Hatch30.8.1965
2121 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - John CoombsMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 4450 cc N/AS+2.0
John Coombs (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Graham Hill (GB)Result: started, result unknown - Heat 1: started, result unknown
Grid: 2nd (1:38.000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Maurice Gates (Steve Webb)
Road America 500 MilesRoad America 5005.9.1965
2626 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-06 (Trojan) - Ralph SalyerMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-06 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AO2L
Ralph Salyer (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ralph Salyer (USA)/Bill Mitchell (USA)Result: 5th
Grid: 3rd (2:30.000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Scott Sperka
Road America 500 MilesRoad America 5005.9.1965
7373 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Bud GatesMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Bud Gates (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 58th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Scott Sperka
Bridgehampton 500 KilometresThe 1965 Bridgehampton Double 50019.9.1965
1212 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet #M1A-20-10 (Trojan) - Wintersteen Racing Inc.McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5966 cc N/AP+1.6
Wintersteen Racing Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Wintersteen (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 7th (1:46.000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 30/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Bill Weiss, Samuel Colman and Robert Raymond
GP Canada Mosport5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy25.9.1965
11 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford (Trojan) - Keating Ford Sales, MontrealMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Keating Ford Sales, Montreal (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)Result: did not finish (Broken suspension in pace lap)
Grid: 5th (1:31.100) - 6th fastest qualifier
Colours: orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
GP Canada Mosport5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy25.9.1965
77 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-05 (Trojan) - Robert Bosch CorporationMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-05 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 N/A
Robert Bosch Corporation (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 7th (1:33.000) - 8th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
GP Canada Mosport5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy25.9.1965
7373 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Bud Gates ChevroletMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Traco V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Bud Gates Chevrolet (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: 16th
Grid: 12th (1:36.600) - 13th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
GP Canada Mosport5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy25.9.1965
9797 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet (Trojan) - Charles Hayes RacingMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Traco V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Charles Hayes Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charlie Hayes (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 6th (1:32.000) - 7th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
Kyalami 9 HoursThe Eight Rand Daily Mail Nine Hour Endurance Race6.11.1965
22 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - D. Prophet Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass A
D. Prophet Racing Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Prophet (GB)/Bob Olthoff (ZA)Result: did not finish (Ignition trouble)
Grid: 2nd
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/08/2018Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Brian Roberts
GP Las Vegas 200 Miles1st Annual Stardust Grand Prix at Las Vegas14.11.1965
2626 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-06 (Trojan) - Ralph SalyerMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-06 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 4500 cc N/AO2L
Ralph Salyer (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ralph Salyer (USA)Result: 10th
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen
GP Las Vegas 200 Miles1st Annual Stardust Grand Prix at Las Vegas14.11.1965
5555 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Entin Bros. Racing TeamMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 4500 cc N/AO2L
Entin Bros. Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Entin (USA)Result: 12th
Grid:
Colours: grey
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/02/2004Photo by courtesy of: Jerry Entin
GP Las Vegas 200 Miles1st Annual Stardust Grand Prix at Las Vegas14.11.1965
7373 - McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Gates ChevroletMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5400 cc N/AO2L
Gates Chevrolet (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: 13th
Grid: 23rd
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen
South African Sports Car Championship Kyalami Grand PrixEight Rand Grand Prix at Kyalami4.12.1965
8383 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - David Prophet Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass C
David Prophet Racing Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Prophet (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: violet
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: Brian Roberts
Roy Hesketh 3 Hours27.12.1965
22 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford #M1A-20-13 (Trojan)McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/A
(GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Prophet (GB)Result: 4th
Grid: 2nd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: Brian Roberts
Springbok East London12th International R.A.C. Grand Prix of South Africa1.1.1966
8383 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - David Prophet Racing Ltd.McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass C
David Prophet Racing Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Prophet (GB)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: violet
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: Brian Roberts
Springbok Cape TownCape South-Easter Races8.1.1966
8383 - McLaren Elva Mark I Ford #M1A-20-13 (Trojan)McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-13 (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass C
(GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Prophet (GB)Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - Heat 1: did not finish ; Heat 2: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: violet
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: Brian Roberts
USRRC Las VegasStardust Grand Prix24.4.1966
2222 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Entin Bros. Racing TeamMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AO2L
Entin Bros. Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Entin (USA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen
Tourist TrophyR.A.C. International Tourist Trophy Sponsored by Daily Express30.4.1966
2626 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile (Trojan) - John O. CoundleyMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 4450 cc N/AGr.7
John O. Coundley (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Coundley (GB)Result: 7th - Heat 1: 5th ; Heat 2: 10th
Grid: 2nd (1:40.400)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Malcolm Taylor
Labatt 50 Mont-TremblantLabatt 5029.5.1966
55 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Entin BrothersMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-01 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile 270 V8 4500 cc N/A
Entin Brothers (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Entin (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca
Pepsi-Cola Mont-TremblantPepsi-Cola Trophy10.7.1966
5757 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet #M1A-20-10 (Trojan)McLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
(CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cordts (CDN)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca
Pepsi-Cola Mont-TremblantPepsi-Cola Trophy10.7.1966
7373 - McLaren Elva Mark I Oldsmobile #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Bud GatesMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Oldsmobile V8 N/A
Bud Gates (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: 15th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca
Can-Am St. JovitePlayers's Québec Mont Tremblant11.9.1966
7373 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Bud GatesMcLaren Elva Mark I #M1A-20-08 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5400 cc N/A
Bud Gates (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: 17th
Grid: 33rd (1:57.400)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/09/2014Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and www.autocourse.ca
Targa Florio51° Targa Florio14.5.1967
232232 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet (Trojan) - Squadra TartarugaMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AP+2.0
Squadra Tartaruga (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Heini Walter (CH)/Cox Kocher (CH)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/08/2011Photo by courtesy of: Vittorio Viola
USRRC KentU.S. Road Racing Championship for Sports Cars30.6.1968
1515 - McLaren Elva Mark I Chevrolet (Trojan)McLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Hocking (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 18th (1:28.900)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Kevin Skinner and Ron Christensen