McLaren MP4/12

Condition: Acrylic case with traces of storage.

The McLaren MP4/12 marked the dawn of a new era for the team. In 1997, McLaren moved away from its long-standing red-and-white colors to the sleek silver West livery, creating the iconic "Silver Arrows" look that would define a decade. This car holds a special place in history as the machine that brought Mika Häkkinen his maiden Formula 1 victory at the season finale in Jerez, setting the stage for his back-to-back world titles. This Minichamps replica perfectly captures the sophisticated aerodynamics and the bold visual identity that signaled McLaren's return to the top step of the podium.

Did you know? In 1997, the McLaren MP4/12 featured a secret weapon — a second brake pedal. An additional narrow pedal was installed in the cockpit on the left, allowing the driver to brake only one of the rear wheels during a turn. This helped the car literally "pivot" into corners, reducing understeer. When the system was uncovered at the start of the 1998 season, rival teams filed a protest, and it was promptly banned.