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McLaren M23 Texaco Marlboro Race Car Red White Vintage Hong Kong MC Toy 816

Regular price $14.99

McLaren M23 Texaco Marlboro Race Car
Red and White, Formula 1 Livery
Vintage, Approximately 1:32 Scale, Made in Hong Kong


This vintage McLaren M23 model captures the iconic 1970s Formula 1 aesthetic, famously associated with world champions like James Hunt and Emerson Fittipaldi. Featuring the legendary Texaco-Marlboro sponsorship colors, this larger-scale toy represents a significant era of motorsport history. Produced in Hong Kong by MC Toy (a predecessor to Maisto), these models are sought after by collectors of vintage racing toys and Formula 1 memorabilia for their classic charm and period-correct details.


• Red and white racing body with integrated driver figure wearing a red helmet
• Distinctive rear wing with "TEXACO-Marlboro" sponsorship decals and stripe graphics
• White plastic base plate clearly marked "McLaren M23" and "Made in Hong Kong" with MC Toy butterfly logo and 816 model number
• Wide profile black racing tires with recessed gold-tone wheel inserts on all four corners


Condition: Paint shows moderate play wear with visible chips on the front nose, side pods, and along the body ridges. Sponsorship decals on the rear wing remain legible but show light edge wear and age-related discoloration. Wheels are fully intact and roll freely; gold-tone finish on hubs shows minor thinning. Windshield and driver figure are present and undamaged. Base plate is secure with no cracks or heavy scratching.