Auckland Hillclimb-1954
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    Auckland Hillclimb 1954

At the age of 15, Bruce McLaren took part in his first-ever motorsport competition, winning the small capacity class in his Austin 7 Ulster at the nearby Muriwai Hill Climb.

Bruce continued to use this car for three years in local speed events, collecting many trophies - including this one from 1954.

Our founder Bruce McLAREN

Tooned 50: The Bruce McLAREN Story

This episode takes us right back to the beginning, to New Zealand in 1952 where a 14-year-old Bruce McLaren discovers his passion for racing....

Tooned 50: The Bruce McLaren Story
Tooned 50: The Bruce McLaren Story