Bristol, England – A McLaren The new chapter of the “1” series is written not only on the roads, but also in miniature form.
The Amalgam Collection presented by the new McLaren W1 1:8 scale model, a handmade replica that is more than 3,000 working hours was completed in close cooperation with McLaren Automotive’s headquarters in Woking.
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However, what’s really eye-catching isn’t just the level of detail, it’s that year also — which is even more impressive when converted to euros.
Price in euros: the model costs more than 24,000 euros
Prices are published in British pounds. Below is the approximate euro conversion £1 ≈ €1,17 exchange rate:
- Launch Specification (limited edition of 199 pieces): £14 995 → kb. €17 545
- Bespoke “Tailor Made”: £20 995 → kb. €24 565
In practice, the price of the most exclusive version exceeds 24,000 euros — which rivals the price of a new compact car in several European markets.
A 57 cm replica with working parts
The more than 57 cm (22 in.) long model making more than 300 hours it requires hand assembly and fine craftsmanship by Amalgam’s Bristol masters. The replica is original CAD designsbased on paint codes and material specifications provided directly by McLaren.
The main features of the 1:8 model:
- Working gull-wing doors
- Rear wing that can be operated by remote control
- Completely detailed internal and aerodynamic surfaces
- Faithfully reproduced interior textures and materials
- Complies with factory standards polishing
- A visible carbon accurate display
The “real W1” is priced at around €2.34 million
Of the full-size version of the McLaren W1 worldwide, only 399 pieces is made, approx. per piece 2 million pounds at a price that is about the same exchange rate for 2.34 million euros meets.
According to Amalgam, the 1:8 model gives owners the opportunity to have their car exact specification preserve it in the form of a lasting object — as a kind of “physical document” that is increasingly important in the world of collectors.
The ‘1’ series: F1, P1 and now W1
A W1 a McLaren F1 is a McLaren P1 joins it in the brand’s most exclusive series — among models that represent technological milestones and over time into long-term investments they changed.
According to Sandy Copeman, founder of the Amalgam Collection, accurate 1:8 replicas are increasingly the vehicle its documented history of origin they become part of it, contributing to its narrative, credibility and value growth potential.
Two versions available
Launch Specification – kb. €17 545
Papaya Spark in the same shade as the W1 on October 6, 2024 was introduced. Limited edition, 199 copies.
Bespoke „Tailor Made” – kb. €24 565
A custom order that reproduces the exact configuration of a specific vehicle based on production documentation provided by McLaren directly to Amalgam.
How to buy it
A Launch Specification is a Tailor Made orders directly from Amalgam Collection on your global sales team or the McLaren available through its dealer network.
Comment: The amounts given in euros are indicative and may change depending on the current exchange rate.
Source and images: Amalgam Collection. The content is created with the help of artificial intelligence and verified by the editors.
