by Shoreboy57 » Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:45 am
And for an explanation on why Bruce seems to be wearing Chris Amon's helmet, Spark again showing attention to detail. Amon was intended to drive the second McLaren M2B but difficulties with engine supply meant that the team never made the intended expansion to two cars. However James Garner's character Pete Aron's helmet and car livery in the film Grand Prix were modelled on Amon driving a McLaren, which caused the movie makers to have to encourage other cars to be painted in the 'Yamura' colours and other drivers (Bruce McLaren included) to wear Amon-style helmets.
And for an explanation on why Bruce seems to be wearing Chris Amon's helmet, Spark again showing attention to detail. Amon was intended to drive the second McLaren M2B but difficulties with engine supply meant that the team never made the intended expansion to two cars. However James Garner's character Pete Aron's helmet and car livery in the film Grand Prix were modelled on Amon driving a McLaren, which caused the movie makers to have to encourage other cars to be painted in the 'Yamura' colours and other drivers (Bruce McLaren included) to wear Amon-style helmets.