RE: McLaren F1 GTR goes to auction
Discussion
Thank you, Pistonheads, for reminding me that the 918, LaFerrari, P1, and Huayra aren't even 10% as cool as the McLaren F1. Proper hairy-chested, man's supercar. Naturally aspirated, large displacement V12, manual gearbox only, no stability control, and would probably kill you if you tried to drive it like the aforementioned. I think that, even after two decades, the F1 still has a higher top speed than the LaF, 918, P1, and Huayra.
I think the only modern supercar that gives me the same feeling as the F1 is the Zonda. Completely different animals, but both were built as a pure, uncompromised vision by their creators, and I love the idea of a 7.3L V12!
I'm amazed at how quickly and by how much the F1 has appreciated in value. Are the F1 and Enzo the only cars which never depreciated? The Enzo is only about a decade old, yet they currently run for about double their original price! Even the 250 GTO went through a period in the late 1960's when they were simply useless, obsolete race cars; yesterday's news.
I think the only modern supercar that gives me the same feeling as the F1 is the Zonda. Completely different animals, but both were built as a pure, uncompromised vision by their creators, and I love the idea of a 7.3L V12!
I'm amazed at how quickly and by how much the F1 has appreciated in value. Are the F1 and Enzo the only cars which never depreciated? The Enzo is only about a decade old, yet they currently run for about double their original price! Even the 250 GTO went through a period in the late 1960's when they were simply useless, obsolete race cars; yesterday's news.
bobberz said:
Are the F1 and Enzo the only cars which never depreciated?
There was definitely a period when you could pick up an F1 for less than original list price. I seem to remember hearing that some examples changed hands for values starting with a 4, I'm guessing in the late 90/early 00s. lauda said:
There was definitely a period when you could pick up an F1 for less than original list price. I seem to remember hearing that some examples changed hands for values starting with a 4, I'm guessing in the late 90/early 00s.
I have a 2003 copy of classic and sportscar which lists a roadcar as selling at auction for just over £500,000. Also remember trying to convince my dad to buy it! My dream car of all time. Makes me weak at the knees......dribble dribblelauda said:
I'm guessing that being a longtail, and not of road-going spec, this particular car will fetch a fair bit less than a standard F1. Wasn't there a dealer in London that had a longtail knocking around for quite a few years that they were struggling to sell?
think it was the davidoff one no? shame you can't make a long tail road legal
Check out https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLewisPhotographer for more GT racing photos like this one, along with some really good F1 stuff and so on. 
Some great on board footage at spa classic last year. On board view starts about half way through. enjoy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC74l1g8qo8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC74l1g8qo8
Probably my favorite sound in motorsport - http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UZWYTj5cBPo
Such a angry, mechanical sound.
Such a angry, mechanical sound.
z4chris99 said:
think it was the davidoff one no?
shame you can't make a long tail road legal
There are a handful of road legal F1 Long Tails. McLaren can convert it for you. In order to meet regulations the car will need to have their ride height increased as well as changing from a racing fuel tank and inlet to a more traditional tank and fuel cap. The air restrictor on the engine will also be removed, allowing the engine to produce its full potential power. Comforts such as the production car's sound deadening system, and even sometimes the two passenger seats are left out of the car. shame you can't make a long tail road legal
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