McLaren F1 for sale delivery mileage
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http://www.tomhartleyjnr.com/used/1997/classic/mcl...
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but there is an F1 for sale which hasn't even had the protective covers taken off the seats. I am sure it has been a great investment, but why would you buy a car like that and never even drive it for twenty years.
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but there is an F1 for sale which hasn't even had the protective covers taken off the seats. I am sure it has been a great investment, but why would you buy a car like that and never even drive it for twenty years.
Alpacaman said:
http://www.tomhartleyjnr.com/used/1997/classic/mcl...
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but there is an F1 for sale which hasn't even had the protective covers taken off the seats. I am sure it has been a great investment, but why would you buy a car like that and never even drive it for twenty years.
Answer is right there in your question, sadly.Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but there is an F1 for sale which hasn't even had the protective covers taken off the seats. I am sure it has been a great investment, but why would you buy a car like that and never even drive it for twenty years.
garyhun said:
Would that have had all liquids drained? Would things like hoses, gaskets all need replacing? How much is it worth?
I cannot imagine being stored for that amount of time will be good for it, but I'm happy to be told otherwise.
You would hope it had least been started regularly and warmed up.I cannot imagine being stored for that amount of time will be good for it, but I'm happy to be told otherwise.
garyhun said:
Would that have had all liquids drained? Would things like hoses, gaskets all need replacing? How much is it worth?
I cannot imagine being stored for that amount of time will be good for it, but I'm happy to be told otherwise.
saw an interesting video about the running costs involved for one of these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsKDGdcb6BQI cannot imagine being stored for that amount of time will be good for it, but I'm happy to be told otherwise.
could be expensive
Genuine question, why would the engine need to be rebuilt? I can understand why, if the new owner wants to get the car registered (unlikely IMO) and use it in anger (even less likely IMO) they would be wise to send it to McLaren or Lanzante for an extensive service.
I'm guessing you would:
Replace tyres
Replace all fluids
New battery
New petrol tank
Replace perishables (hoses, bushes etc.)
Anything else? Maybe a new clutch but even that, I'm not sure why you'd need to?
The engine itself, if there has been no use surely there is no mechanical wear and it's essentially brand new? Why would you need to rebuild it?
I've seen some tweets which suggest that the protective coverings aren't original and have been installed more recently. There are photos of the car without the protective coverings installed, and they look too new to have been original.
I'm guessing you would:
Replace tyres
Replace all fluids
New battery
New petrol tank
Replace perishables (hoses, bushes etc.)
Anything else? Maybe a new clutch but even that, I'm not sure why you'd need to?
The engine itself, if there has been no use surely there is no mechanical wear and it's essentially brand new? Why would you need to rebuild it?
I've seen some tweets which suggest that the protective coverings aren't original and have been installed more recently. There are photos of the car without the protective coverings installed, and they look too new to have been original.
mackay45 said:
The engine itself, if there has been no use surely there is no mechanical wear and it's essentially brand new? Why would you need to rebuild it?
All the oil's drained to the sump and everything else has been sat in the air unprotected for years, it's probably all got flash surface rust. Bearings might well have bonded to the crank, rings are probably stuck, etc.This goes against everything I believe about cars like this, but I think it's pretty awesome there's an F1 for sale with 148 on the clock, in that condition and colour. What sort of mentalist specced / bought it to stow it away - maybe that oddball Jafri or a similar wealthy fella?! Quids in either way.
PhillipM said:
mackay45 said:
The engine itself, if there has been no use surely there is no mechanical wear and it's essentially brand new? Why would you need to rebuild it?
All the oil's drained to the sump and everything else has been sat in the air unprotected for years, it's probably all got flash surface rust. Bearings might well have bonded to the crank, rings are probably stuck, etc.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff