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This M83 Can-Am car is the ex-Vic Elford and Sam Posey car. It has American Racing Associates Livery and finished 9th in the 1971 Can-Am series. It is powered by an aluminum 496 cubic-inch Chevrolet V8 engine with Lucas injection and develops 780 horsepower. There is a Hewland LG500 MKII transaxle, aluminum monocoque with steel bulkheads and 4-piston Lockheed magnesium calipers.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction - 24th Year
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $310,000
Recent Sales of the McLaren M8E
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
McLaren M8Es That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 McLaren M8E's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 McLaren M8E Can Am | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $160,000 | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
| 1971 McLaren M8E Can-Am Fully Restored with Original M8 Tub | 2012 Mecum Monterey, CA | $135,000 | |||
| 1971 McLaren M8E Race Car | 80-04 | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | $310,000 |
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