Ultra-rare McLaren M23 replica used in film ‘Rush’ goes on sale – and it’s set to fetch a huge sum

AN ultra-rare McLaren M23 replica used in the film 'Rush' is set to go on sale - and it's expected to fetch a huge sum.

The extremely fast F1 car is only one of two replicas ever made.

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Based on the 1976 iconic original, they were produced to look identical right down to the last detail.

And a motor fanatic, who bought the replica after it featured in the 2013 film, is hoping it will sell for a huge £80,000 at auction.

Silverstone Auctions said: “It displays a very convincing patina in the metal which takes you back at first glance.

“The iconic livery is etched into any motorsport enthusiast's mind from 1976, a season that elevated James Hunt to global English hero and sportsmanship.

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“The car has been on static display for a number of years and, we understand, remains as it was when it came off the film set.

“So it may well require very little to make it run as in the film.”

Rush was a biographical film about the rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 racing season.

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Car-lovers and F1 fans can view the iconic motor in person on November 11 at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show in Birmingham.

It will then go under the hammer the following day.

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