The McLaren F1 is said to be the greatest supercar of all time. In its heyday, it was the fastest production car ever. Its world-class performance and abilities transcended what was thought possible at the time. As such, the legend made its way onto the racetrack as well. dominating the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995 by not only winning first-place overall but also snatching four of the top five positions in the process.
Chassis 6R, shown here, was the third-place finisher at Le Mans in 1995 and would go on to take sixth place the following year. Sponsored by the famous London shopping center, the Harrods F1 sports one of the most striking liveries of the twenty-eight F1 GTR's built for racing. The bright yellow-orange base, contrasting British Racing Green stripes down the middle, and Harrods insignia along the sides makes this F1 GTR instantly recognizable and a fan favorite. Personally, I would rank this my second favorite livery behind the FINA.
Gunmetal O.Z. Racing wheels are a huge improvement over the stock F1's shoes and are a major reason why I prefer the GTR and LM versions of the Macca. The details on this model are brilliant, inside and out. The multitude of small, decorative pieces, such as the carbon fiber plates on the front bumper, is very pleasing to the eye. This is a diecast model (TSM has since transitioned to sealed resin models), which means the interior and engine bay are fully accessible to those who wish to see the glory within. And yes, the details are just as good inside as they are outside - even better, if I may say so.
As my first TSM model, I was so blown away that I immediately ordered a second one the next day. That one can be seen in the next review; in the meantime, check out the rest of the photoshoot below:
