Discussion
akadk said:
I love the car
But don’t get the signature thing
Not really sure what you mean about not getting it?But don’t get the signature thing
The car is very personal to me in how I wanted it, and I wanted those specific signatures on it. Amanda did also sign my old 720S, but that was impromptu at an event.
On MSO 1, these 4 signatures were planned, done during build, and are permanent on the carbon, and under the clear laquer coat.
Edited by LotusJas on Wednesday 8th March 17:37
I don’t understand the relevance of the people who have signed it. The F1 drivers will be long forgotten in a few years once they move on and are just paid employees and the other 2 are related to the real people’s signature that would be significant
But each to their own
Love the car and enjoy in good health
But each to their own
Love the car and enjoy in good health
Well I think the signatures are a nice touch. To me the fact that these cars are produced by an off-shoot of an F1 team is one aspect of their attraction, there's a real history behind them. Since Bruce McLaren's death, his only child is the closest living connection back to him. And of the 51 drivers who have ever raced for McLaren, fewer than ten are 'long forgotten', the vast majority are names I recognise and respect. Admittedly I'm probably a bit of an F1 geek who likes nothing better than to settle down to a new issue of the #BringBackV10s podcast, but as Jas says, it's a personal thing.
Anyway it's not like having graphics emblazoned down the side of the car, the names are discreetly hidden until you look for them, so there's no real downside, just another 'extra' aspect to the car that links back to McLaren's heritage.
Anyway it's not like having graphics emblazoned down the side of the car, the names are discreetly hidden until you look for them, so there's no real downside, just another 'extra' aspect to the car that links back to McLaren's heritage.
samoht said:
Well I think the signatures are a nice touch. To me the fact that these cars are produced by an off-shoot of an F1 team is one aspect of their attraction, there's a real history behind them. Since Bruce McLaren's death, his only child is the closest living connection back to him. And of the 51 drivers who have ever raced for McLaren, fewer than ten are 'long forgotten', the vast majority are names I recognise and respect. Admittedly I'm probably a bit of an F1 geek who likes nothing better than to settle down to a new issue of the #BringBackV10s podcast, but as Jas says, it's a personal thing.
Anyway it's not like having graphics emblazoned down the side of the car, the names are discreetly hidden until you look for them, so there's no real downside, just another 'extra' aspect to the car that links back to McLaren's heritage.
All good. Anyway it's not like having graphics emblazoned down the side of the car, the names are discreetly hidden until you look for them, so there's no real downside, just another 'extra' aspect to the car that links back to McLaren's heritage.
I wasn’t saying they were a bad thing, just not for me (speaking as someone who had a undersigned bonnet)
Terminator
akadk, no prob at all. Lots of other details on the car, and glad you like everything else
samoht, that's my thinking too. They're part of the story of the car, and hidden away until you look. There are lots of little things like that on MSO 1, which most won't even notice but which were important to me.
About the signatures, the F1 drivers were the ones racing for McLaren at the time the car was built. So it's a fixed point in history. Daniel has of course since left the team.
In fact Amanda retired the day after she signed my bonnet, and whilst I know she signed many McLarens at events (e.g. my 720S at Beaulieu), I think it's very rare that she signed any during build.
I wanted Bruno primarily because of him being Ayrton's nephew of course. But having met him a number of times, he is super friendly and we chatted for ages. He took me around Goodwood circuit on a fast lap in a Senna too.
Lando is also very friendly and nice when you chat with him. I never did meet Daniel though, but we all know he would be a complete laugh and larger than life personality. But I got both of them to sign simply because they were McLaren's current F1 drivers during my car's construction.
As an aside, the bonnet was the very first part of MSO 1 to be built. It was done first in order that Amanda could sign it before she left for New Zealand. But it was painted partly Volcano Orange many months later, along with other body panels.
akadk, no prob at all. Lots of other details on the car, and glad you like everything else
samoht, that's my thinking too. They're part of the story of the car, and hidden away until you look. There are lots of little things like that on MSO 1, which most won't even notice but which were important to me.
About the signatures, the F1 drivers were the ones racing for McLaren at the time the car was built. So it's a fixed point in history. Daniel has of course since left the team.
In fact Amanda retired the day after she signed my bonnet, and whilst I know she signed many McLarens at events (e.g. my 720S at Beaulieu), I think it's very rare that she signed any during build.
I wanted Bruno primarily because of him being Ayrton's nephew of course. But having met him a number of times, he is super friendly and we chatted for ages. He took me around Goodwood circuit on a fast lap in a Senna too.
Lando is also very friendly and nice when you chat with him. I never did meet Daniel though, but we all know he would be a complete laugh and larger than life personality. But I got both of them to sign simply because they were McLaren's current F1 drivers during my car's construction.
As an aside, the bonnet was the very first part of MSO 1 to be built. It was done first in order that Amanda could sign it before she left for New Zealand. But it was painted partly Volcano Orange many months later, along with other body panels.
LotusJas said:
Terminator
akadk, no prob at all. Lots of other details on the car, and glad you like everything else
samoht, that's my thinking too. They're part of the story of the car, and hidden away until you look. There are lots of little things like that on MSO 1, which most won't even notice but which were important to me.
About the signatures, the F1 drivers were the ones racing for McLaren at the time the car was built. So it's a fixed point in history. Daniel has of course since left the team.
In fact Amanda retired the day after she signed my bonnet, and whilst I know she signed many McLarens at events (e.g. my 720S at Beaulieu), I think it's very rare that she signed any during build.
I wanted Bruno primarily because of him being Ayrton's nephew of course. But having met him a number of times, he is super friendly and we chatted for ages. He took me around Goodwood circuit on a fast lap in a Senna too.
Lando is also very friendly and nice when you chat with him. I never did meet Daniel though, but we all know he would be a complete laugh and larger than life personality. But I got both of them to sign simply because they were McLaren's current F1 drivers during my car's construction.
As an aside, the bonnet was the very first part of MSO 1 to be built. It was done first in order that Amanda could sign it before she left for New Zealand. But it was painted partly Volcano Orange many months later, along with other body panels.
The finishing touch for a unique car, the fact others don’t get it is irrelevant.akadk, no prob at all. Lots of other details on the car, and glad you like everything else
samoht, that's my thinking too. They're part of the story of the car, and hidden away until you look. There are lots of little things like that on MSO 1, which most won't even notice but which were important to me.
About the signatures, the F1 drivers were the ones racing for McLaren at the time the car was built. So it's a fixed point in history. Daniel has of course since left the team.
In fact Amanda retired the day after she signed my bonnet, and whilst I know she signed many McLarens at events (e.g. my 720S at Beaulieu), I think it's very rare that she signed any during build.
I wanted Bruno primarily because of him being Ayrton's nephew of course. But having met him a number of times, he is super friendly and we chatted for ages. He took me around Goodwood circuit on a fast lap in a Senna too.
Lando is also very friendly and nice when you chat with him. I never did meet Daniel though, but we all know he would be a complete laugh and larger than life personality. But I got both of them to sign simply because they were McLaren's current F1 drivers during my car's construction.
As an aside, the bonnet was the very first part of MSO 1 to be built. It was done first in order that Amanda could sign it before she left for New Zealand. But it was painted partly Volcano Orange many months later, along with other body panels.
You’ve got it the way you want it , nothing else matters.
Ps, next time you’re travelling through the NE I’m sure some wouldn’t mind having a butchas up close.
Buster73 said:
The finishing touch for a unique car, the fact others don’t get it is irrelevant.
You’ve got it the way you want it , nothing else matters.
Ps, next time you’re travelling through the NE I’m sure some wouldn’t mind having a butchas up close.
Thanks You’ve got it the way you want it , nothing else matters.
Ps, next time you’re travelling through the NE I’m sure some wouldn’t mind having a butchas up close.
Indeed I do love it.I'm sure I will be heading North in it again this summer.
Atomw
e said:
e said: Without doubt the signatures adds another element of coolness imo!
What a car. Dare I say it, almost too good to drive
Thanks What a car. Dare I say it, almost too good to drive
But I take the view it's too good not to drive
TBCTBC said:
Thanks for posting. What was Wales like regarding cameras/the local constabulary that like to photograph cars of this nature?
Lots and lots of police, including temporary speedtraps (copy with a laser gun). They also clearly communicated that there were cars on tours (we weren't the only group at the time).They were also hot on missing front plates.
Mitex radios are useful
Wheelspinning said:
What we need is footage of God awful old lambo tat adorned with utter cringe number plates.
LOLCan't help there
But lots more McLaren pics and video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuR2WYQqwSX/?
At Brands Hatch Thursday giving fast rides on the circuit to injured war veterans.
4 short clips
Video and a few pics here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvinoBeqMq3/
4 short clips
Video and a few pics here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvinoBeqMq3/
MrBogSmith said:
What a car and great to see it being used.
Is it similar to one I’ve seen in Mclaren Manchester? https://manchester.mclaren.com/en/pre-owned/2023-m...
The paint fades into red where you can see the carbon though it. Apparently the paint alone was £85,000
Thank you Is it similar to one I’ve seen in Mclaren Manchester? https://manchester.mclaren.com/en/pre-owned/2023-m...
The paint fades into red where you can see the carbon though it. Apparently the paint alone was £85,000
I certainly love using it. It was at Beaulieu again on Sunday.It's quite different to the Manchester car. That one is also stunning, but mine is a far higher spec overall.
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