The McLaren M10A, introduced in 1969, was a significant model in the Formula 5000 series, which was known for its intense racing and high-performance vehicles. This particular car, known as the "007," has an interesting history, especially in the Canadian motorsport scene.
The Canadian driver Roger McCaig purchased the McLaren M10A on May 17th, 1969, directly from Trojan, the company responsible for building customer McLaren cars. During this period, racing teams would sell a portion of their production to fund their operations, a practice that has since been replaced by sponsorship deals. McCaig drove the car on various North American tracks for a span of two years, gaining valuable experience in the competitive world of Formula 5000 racing.
Before the McLaren M10A became part of Dr. St-Pierre’s collection in Rimouski, Quebec, in 1975, it had two previous owners. The car's history traces a connection to the Canadian racing scene, where it had already established a solid reputation. In 1984, the car was acquired by its current owner, who took it to the restoration shop of Michel St-Pierre in 1992, where a complete restoration was undertaken to bring the McLaren M10A back to its original glory.
The Formula 5000 series, in which the McLaren M10A competed, began in 1969 and continued until 1976. McLaren dominated this series in much the same way it ruled the Can-Am series, with the M10 family claiming four championships.
The main rivals in this series were teams driving Brabhams, Surtess, Lola, Lotus, Eagle, and other British cars, but McLaren’s dominance was undeniable. The M10A’s legacy lives on as a testament to McLaren's superiority in the series.
After being part of Dr. St-Pierre's collection, the McLaren M10A has continued to turn heads. In the latest chapter of its history, the car was shown alongside Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa, who took the car for a spin and became a part of its modern history. The final images below showcase the car with its new owner and de la Rosa, adding another exciting chapter to the M10A's story.