Flemke - Is this your McLaren? (Vol 5)
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dinkel said:
flemke said:
The gold adhesive foil is a common material in motor racing. Although it looks exotic, it is not extraordinarily expensive and is normally used for a purely functional purpose.
Agreed, but 30 years ago...?And yes, that is my car at MSO.
flemke said:
dinkel said:
flemke said:
The gold adhesive foil is a common material in motor racing. Although it looks exotic, it is not extraordinarily expensive and is normally used for a purely functional purpose.
Agreed, but 30 years ago...?And yes, that is my car at MSO.
I would say yes is the answer, epoxy laminates cannot handle the radiant energy that inconel gives off at 800-900 degrees celcius, this shot gives some insight into the heat involved. Gold suits the design brief so well, that even though other materials could fulfill the task, there is nothing else as treasured.
dinkel said:
flemke said:
dinkel said:
flemke said:
The gold adhesive foil is a common material in motor racing. Although it looks exotic, it is not extraordinarily expensive and is normally used for a purely functional purpose.
Agreed, but 30 years ago...?And yes, that is my car at MSO.
Great picture!!
F1natic said:
I would say yes is the answer, epoxy laminates cannot handle the radiant energy that inconel gives off at 800-900 degrees celcius, this shot gives some insight into the heat involved. Gold suits the design brief so well, that even though other materials could fulfill the task, there is nothing else as treasured.
Purso said:
Great picture!!
+1 amazing shot showing how exhausts basically workF1natic said:
I would say yes is the answer, epoxy laminates cannot handle the radiant energy that inconel gives off at 800-900 degrees celcius, this shot gives some insight into the heat involved. Gold suits the design brief so well, that even though other materials could fulfill the task, there is nothing else as treasured.
https://sealed.sothebys.com/MF24
Chassis 029 up for "sealed auction" in Mid May
This was sold before in 2021 for $18.6M ($20.4M inc fees) with 240 miles on the clock. Cant find exact mileage today, but the phrase "barely above 240miles" suggests its just sat in a collection unused since then. Comes with all the luggage and watch as you'd expect.
I do wonder if the price will be much the same though. Can't see it appreciating significantly (certainly no more than 5% IMO) in 3 short years.
Previous Auction in 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgDz-RYOuI
Chassis 029 up for "sealed auction" in Mid May
This was sold before in 2021 for $18.6M ($20.4M inc fees) with 240 miles on the clock. Cant find exact mileage today, but the phrase "barely above 240miles" suggests its just sat in a collection unused since then. Comes with all the luggage and watch as you'd expect.
I do wonder if the price will be much the same though. Can't see it appreciating significantly (certainly no more than 5% IMO) in 3 short years.
Previous Auction in 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgDz-RYOuI
BunkMoreland said:
https://sealed.sothebys.com/MF24
Chassis 029 up for "sealed auction" in Mid May
This was sold before in 2021 for $18.6M ($20.4M inc fees) with 240 miles on the clock. Cant find exact mileage today, but the phrase "barely above 240miles" suggests its just sat in a collection unused since then. Comes with all the luggage and watch as you'd expect.
I do wonder if the price will be much the same though. Can't see it appreciating significantly (certainly no more than 5% IMO) in 3 short years.
Previous Auction in 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgDz-RYOuI
Right there, perfection. No argumentChassis 029 up for "sealed auction" in Mid May
This was sold before in 2021 for $18.6M ($20.4M inc fees) with 240 miles on the clock. Cant find exact mileage today, but the phrase "barely above 240miles" suggests its just sat in a collection unused since then. Comes with all the luggage and watch as you'd expect.
I do wonder if the price will be much the same though. Can't see it appreciating significantly (certainly no more than 5% IMO) in 3 short years.
Previous Auction in 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgDz-RYOuI
Sway said:
Part of me wants my numbers to come in purely to buy it and aim to put 10k on it by the end of next year!
They are becoming a bit beyond the normal lottery win car now....could you really justify or even afford a £15-20m car on a lottery win, that one will need a good going over before it is used in anger - I suspect and you are not going to stay living in your normal house and continue your job and blow it all on an F1 in reality...so, even with £40m type win, could you actually truly "afford" to buy a Mac F1 now?BTW....I 100% get your point, I too would buy the best that I could and then actually use the thing.
Caddyshack said:
Sway said:
Part of me wants my numbers to come in purely to buy it and aim to put 10k on it by the end of next year!
They are becoming a bit beyond the normal lottery win car now....could you really justify or even afford a £15-20m car on a lottery win, that one will need a good going over before it is used in anger - I suspect and you are not going to stay living in your normal house and continue your job and blow it all on an F1 in reality...so, even with £40m type win, could you actually truly "afford" to buy a Mac F1 now?BTW....I 100% get your point, I too would buy the best that I could and then actually use the thing.
Caddyshack said:
Sway said:
Part of me wants my numbers to come in purely to buy it and aim to put 10k on it by the end of next year!
They are becoming a bit beyond the normal lottery win car now....could you really justify or even afford a £15-20m car on a lottery win, that one will need a good going over before it is used in anger - I suspect and you are not going to stay living in your normal house and continue your job and blow it all on an F1 in reality...so, even with £40m type win, could you actually truly "afford" to buy a Mac F1 now?BTW....I 100% get your point, I too would buy the best that I could and then actually use the thing.
Now all I need is to win big.
Caddyshack said:
They are becoming a bit beyond the normal lottery win car now....could you really justify or even afford a £15-20m car on a lottery win, that one will need a good going over before it is used in anger - I suspect and you are not going to stay living in your normal house and continue your job and blow it all on an F1 in reality...so, even with £40m type win, could you actually truly "afford" to buy a Mac F1 now?
BTW....I 100% get your point, I too would buy the best that I could and then actually use the thing.
Even if I won the Euromillions jackpot I wouldn't buy one. Simply because my abilities behind the wheel wouldn't be able to even scratch the surface of the F1's abilities.BTW....I 100% get your point, I too would buy the best that I could and then actually use the thing.
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