RE: Driven: BAC Mono

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brem

187 posts

284 months

Friday 30th September 2011
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Good news!
I'm flying to Manchester next Monday to see the Mono at the factory!
James from SuperVettura was very helpful to arrange it.

I'm very excited!!! But won't be easy to register it in Switzerland... frown

Lambo FirstBlood

961 posts

179 months

Friday 30th September 2011
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brem said:
Good news!
I'm flying to Manchester next Monday to see the Mono at the factory!
James from SuperVettura was very helpful to arrange it.

I'm very excited!!! But won't be easy to register it in Switzerland... frown
I was up there yesterday. First time I saw it in the flesh. It's stunning. If they told you it cost £200K, you'd believe it. The quality is very high. Ian Briggs is a good guy too. I wasn't allowed to drive the one they had. They're supposed to be organising a track event in the next few weeks for those of us that have placed deposits. Now I've seen it first hand, I can't wait to drive it......


melvster

6,841 posts

185 months

Friday 30th September 2011
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I was looking at the Mono today as my parents work is right opposite, it looks stunning in the flesh, the quality is superb. Stunning piece of engineering.

TWareham

116 posts

207 months

Friday 30th September 2011
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Lambo FirstBlood said:
I was up there yesterday. First time I saw it in the flesh. It's stunning. If they told you it cost £200K, you'd believe it. The quality is very high. Ian Briggs is a good guy too. I wasn't allowed to drive the one they had. They're supposed to be organising a track event in the next few weeks for those of us that have placed deposits. Now I've seen it first hand, I can't wait to drive it......
LFB - Glad you liked the car, we had no fears you would not. We were blown away with not only the car when we first saw it but also the Brothers Briggs, they have engineered something quite spectacular and are good down to earth guys as you say. I am so pleased their car has been received so well into the Market as they really have put heart and soul into creating it.

Let's start designing your car and getting it on it's way to the road, James is a whizz on the old computer thingy and can knock you up some designs when your ready.



TWareham

116 posts

207 months

Friday 30th September 2011
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brem said:
Good news!
I'm flying to Manchester next Monday to see the Mono at the factory!
James from SuperVettura was very helpful to arrange it.

I'm very excited!!! But won't be easy to register it in Switzerland... frown
Hi Brem,

We will work a way of getting it registered in Switzerland, I have sent weird and wonderful vehicles all over the planet and whilst sometimes it is not straight forward we have always succeeded in the end!

We have some friends in Switzerland who I can call on for assistance, I am sure if you love the car (which is really a silly question!) we can work it out between us all.

Have a safe flight on Monday and enjoy the beast!

Tom

ForzaWhitesGen2

359 posts

150 months

Thursday 6th October 2011
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Brilliant piece of engineering, concept, mega build quality & very desirable...Have known N & I for many years now and from time to time, they rope me in to fly their prospective customers around!

Edited by ForzaWhitesGen2 on Thursday 6th October 08:43

brem

187 posts

284 months

Friday 14th October 2011
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Yes I love the car!

James from SuperVettura picked us up at the airport and I couldn't wait to see the car.
It looks absolutely fantastic. Ian and Neill showed us many parts and pieces they made to build the car and everything is so well made.
I could just look at it for hours!
Ian, Neill and also James are very nice chaps. We had a very good day at the factory and "of course" I placed an order for the car.
Should arrive next July / August.
I'm still not sure about what color to choose... For what color do you guys go?

melvster

6,841 posts

185 months

Friday 14th October 2011
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brem said:
Yes I love the car!

James from SuperVettura picked us up at the airport and I couldn't wait to see the car.
It looks absolutely fantastic. Ian and Neill showed us many parts and pieces they made to build the car and everything is so well made.
I could just look at it for hours!
Ian, Neill and also James are very nice chaps. We had a very good day at the factory and "of course" I placed an order for the car.
Should arrive next July / August.
I'm still not sure about what color to choose... For what color do you guys go?
Congratulations, I would opt for Lime green and the lower body in naked carbon.

Lambo FirstBlood

961 posts

179 months

Sunday 16th October 2011
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brem said:
Yes I love the car!

James from SuperVettura picked us up at the airport and I couldn't wait to see the car.
It looks absolutely fantastic. Ian and Neill showed us many parts and pieces they made to build the car and everything is so well made.
I could just look at it for hours!
Ian, Neill and also James are very nice chaps. We had a very good day at the factory and "of course" I placed an order for the car.
Should arrive next July / August.
I'm still not sure about what color to choose... For what color do you guys go?
Congratulations on your order. One question for you. Did you sit it in the car? If so how did you find the fit? I'm quite a big bloke (17 stone, 36" waist, 47" chest) and it was very very tight!. Haven't driven it yet but at this stage its my main concern about owing one.

brem

187 posts

284 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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The fit is just perfect for me. But I'm 177cm and 75kg.

What color did you order?


cheddar

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4,637 posts

174 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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brem said:
The fit is just perfect for me. But I'm 177cm and 75kg.

What color did you order?

Just how cool is that thing.

As long as you're not doing the 'tool stuck in traffic in a race car' thing then that must be the coolest car to pop out for a wee spin in.



ForzaWhitesGen2

359 posts

150 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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cheddar said:
Just how cool is that thing.

As long as you're not doing the 'tool stuck in traffic in a race car' thing then that must be the coolest car to pop out for a wee spin in.
'kin 'ell scoops looks well knackered!!

Lambo FirstBlood

961 posts

179 months

Monday 17th October 2011
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brem said:
The fit is just perfect for me. But I'm 177cm and 75kg.

What color did you order?

Haven't confirmed colour yet. I'm 183cm and 108KG. Any else ordered one?

melvster

6,841 posts

185 months

Tuesday 18th October 2011
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brem said:
The fit is just perfect for me. But I'm 177cm and 75kg.

What color did you order?

Nice pic, the place in the background brings back memories, i completed work experience there last summer. Loved it.

brem

187 posts

284 months

Tuesday 1st November 2011
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Any news? First customer / demo cars?

Lambo FirstBlood

961 posts

179 months

Saturday 5th November 2011
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brem said:
Any news? First customer / demo cars?
I don't when the first cars are being delivered. I've got a test drive booked next month and I know a few other have too so I guess none have been delivered yet.

On a different note, I find it curious that Evo have not reviewed the car yet. It's been in all the others (Top Gear, Auto-car, CAR etc) but not in EVO which if anything is the most driver focused magazine of the lot. Unusual for them not to be one of the first to drive a car.

MrReg

1,930 posts

222 months

Saturday 5th November 2011
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I think the demo car is due next month?

Lambo FirstBlood

961 posts

179 months

Saturday 5th November 2011
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Lambo FirstBlood said:
I don't when the first cars are being delivered. I've got a test drive booked next month and I know a few other have too so I guess none have been delivered yet.

On a different note, I find it curious that Evo have not reviewed the car yet. It's been in all the others (Top Gear, Auto-car, CAR etc) but not in EVO which if anything is the most driver focused magazine of the lot. Unusual for them not to be one of the first to drive a car.
Makes sense as that's when the test drives are booked. I guess first customer cars will be after that, maybe mid December.

brem

187 posts

284 months

Sunday 6th November 2011
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Yep thought the same about no review in EVO...

brem

187 posts

284 months

Friday 11th November 2011
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The Mono will be at the Top Gear Live show in Birmingham this weekend.

Anyone going? Photos? News?

They also raised the price to £74'950.- (2012 prices).