Masterpiece Worth $11,995: Amalgam unveils the McLaren MCL39 1:8 limited-edition model

Amalgam unveils exclusive McLaren MCL39 series
Amalgam unveils exclusive McLaren MCL39 series

BRISTOL, United Kingdom – September 19, 2025 – Amalgam Collection, globally recognized as the world’s leading creator of large-scale handcrafted automotive models, has revealed its complete lineup dedicated to the McLaren MCL39, ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix — which McLaren enters already crowned the 2025 Constructors’ World Champion.

The collection features three exclusive pieces:
MCL39 in 1:8 scale
Full-size MCL39 steering wheel
MCL39 in 1:18 scale

All editions were finished in the livery used at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, the race in which Lando Norris claimed victory and Oscar Piastri finished ninth — a moment widely seen as decisive in McLaren’s dominant title campaign.

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MCL39 – 1:8 Scale

£8,995 GBP / $11,995 USD / €10,995 EUR
Measuring over 70 cm in length, the 1:8 model is the star of the collection. Each unit requires more than 2,500 hours of development and an additional 250 hours of manual construction, using:

  • original CAD data supplied by McLaren Racing
  • official paint codes
  • thousands of precision-engineered parts

The Norris and Piastri versions are limited to just 99 pieces per driver, reinforcing their collectible exclusivity.

Full-size MCL39 steering wheel

Amalgam unveils exclusive McLaren MCL39 series
Amalgam unveils exclusive McLaren MCL39 series

£6,995 / $9,495 / €8,495
Created with 1,200 hours of development and over 120 hours of hand assembly, the steering wheel is a fully functional reproduction of the one used by the drivers:

  • active buttons
  • working switches and rotary selectors
  • paddles identical to the real car
  • weight, ergonomics and feel replicated with precision

Also limited to 99 units per driver.

MCL39 – 1:18 Scale

Amalgam unveils exclusive McLaren MCL39 series
Photo: Amalgam Collection

£1,050 / $1,450 / €1,295
Measuring 31 cm in length, the smaller-scale model was developed in 800 hours and features:

  • high-precision castings
  • photo-etched parts
  • CNC-machined metal components
  • An ideal entry piece for collectors looking to build the full series.

Automotive art inspired by McLaren’s perfect season
Sandy Copeman, founder of Amalgam Collection, highlighted that 2025 has already become a historic year for McLaren:
“McLaren’s performance in Melbourne set the tone for the 2025 campaign, and we are proud to capture that moment in a complete collection. Whether in 1:8 scale, 1:18 scale or the full-size steering wheel, each piece reflects the technical brilliance and excitement of modern Formula 1.”
She adds that these models have increasingly been viewed as works of art:
“We are seeing a growing number of collectors treating these cars as artistic investments. Each piece is produced as a very limited edition — owning one is like preserving a fragment of automotive history and of McLaren’s remarkable season.”
Source and images: Amalgam Collection. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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