1968 McLaren M6B McLeagle at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races

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1968 McLaren M6B McLeagle

Information on the 1968 McLaren M6B McLeagle

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The McLeagle is based on a 1968 McLaren M6B, which was the production version of the very successful 1967 M6 that won the championship for the McLaren team. Twenty-eight M6Bs were produced, but the McLeagle is unique. It was purchased by Dan Gurney's All American Racers (AAR) and heavily modified by them. Since all AAR-built cars were called Eagles, it received the nickname 'McLeagle.' Modifications included replacing many parts with Titanium pieces, suspension geometry changes, reshaped nose, and cockpit changes to accommodate Gurney's larger frame.

The AAR-run car never appeared at any two races in the same configuration. The tail section was substantially changed for 1969, and various wing setups were tried. During 1968 and 1969, it used several versions of Ford-based engines. After failure to obtain any suitable Ford engines in mid-1969 (causing it to miss 6 races) a big-block Chevrolet was installed for the final three races. It is restored to this late 1969 (Laguna Seca and Riverside) configuration.

Its race record with AAR was not stellar, with a lot of DNFs and best finish of 4th (at Riverside.) It did, however, run as high as 2nd at Riverside. Dan Gurney drove the car in most of its 1968-1969 appearances, but Swede Savage drove in two of the 1968 outings.

Bob Brown purchased the car after the 1969 season and ran it, essentially unchanged except for removal of the suspension-mounted wing, in 1970 and early 1971. he actually achieved somewhat more success than AAR, with five top-ten finishes in 1970. The current owner purchased it in 1977.

Also photographed at :

Kohler International Challenge >> Parade

Kohler International Challenge >> Paddock

Kohler International Challenge >> Historic Can-Am

Kohler International Challenge >> 1966-74 Historic Can-Am

Kohler International Challenge >> 1966-1974 Historic CanAm

Kohler International Challenge >> Cars of the Can-Am Series

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