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McLaren will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, which kicks off tomorrow. Alongside the contemporary range of McLaren high-performance sports cars will be a dynamic display of championship-winning models from Formula 1, Can-Am and Le Mans.

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez will also make appearances over the course of the weekend.

Some of the iconic McLaren cars on display include:

• P1 (global debut)
• 50 12C Spider (50th anniversary limited edition)
• MSO 12C (developed by McLaren Special Operations)
• 1974 M23 driven by Emerson Fittipaldi
• 1988 MP4/4 driven by Ayrton Senna
• McLaren F1 LM prototype

A McLaren 12C GT Can-Am Edition will be thrilling the crowds in the run up the famous Hill course, while a static display will take place at the McLaren House stand, adjacent to the Supercar Paddock.

Photo: McLaren