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01-12-2009, 12:52 PM | #1 | ||
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Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why
I have been toying with this for a while now, and seeing as I have just increased my own Mclaren library with a new addition, I thought I may as well make a thread on it.
I currently have [just the one copy ] of Driving Ambition as my starting point for my interest in the F1 I have recently bought Michael Cotton's GTR [with #03R in West livery on the front] as I thought it was about time I got one after hearing about how good it was from Le Man and finally tracking one down and then being in a position to buy it. Mclaren - The Cars 1967-2008 seemed a logical buy Velocity, as I was directed to it from people on here Mclaren F1 GTR LM Sportscar Performance Portfolio, as it has lots of early road tests and articles from various magazines on the F1, good price too! ( for the reminder webslinger283) and Into the Red 2nd edition with #10R on the front. I already had the 1st edition, but that came without the F1. As soon a I heard he got the F1 and had added it to a new edition of his book, I just had to get it [If you've got it, you've just gotta love the sound DVD in the back] My newest acquisition, not yet received by me but en route as of today from America, is this Luckily I found it on Ebay and only paid $99.50 for it . I was even more pleased when saw this. IIRC Le Man [there seems to be a trend going on here; If I go Bankrupt blame him ] suggested it as one of the books to get, and seeing as it was so cheap I thought it prudent to do so. After reading back a few years and doing a search on here, I found this post from Archangel from way back in August 2004 Quote:
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Re: Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why
Its one of my goals to write a book on the F1. Sort of like "Where are they now?" kind of thing. IMO there is a lot of stuff DA doesn't cover and now, 10+ years on, i think it would be interesting to look at how certain cars have changed and go over things like street legal GTR's. Of course, it would be hard to not be too specific (i think things like chassis #'s would need to be left out unless they are clearly known) and i'm pretty sure Mclaren wouldn't like it too much so there would be copyright to deal with. But i'm sure with everyone's help here and with the help of some owners (i'm pretty sure we could get at least a few to help us), it could be done.
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01-12-2009, 02:00 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why
Oh yea. 2 copies of DA, Into the Red and a few others that have features on the McLaren (2 copies of the Ralph Lauren collection, Velocity etc)
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Re: Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why
I'd like to get 1995
and 1997 copies of GT Endurance for me next
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01-12-2009, 02:55 PM | #5 | ||
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I still need Michael Cotton's GTR book - can't believe I still don't have a copy of that one myself. >8^) ER |
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01-12-2009, 03:10 PM | #7 | |
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Yeah - I was struggling to get a copy of the 1996 book, and then there was an auction that offered the 1996 and 1997 versions together for a decent "Buy it Now" price, so even though I had the 1997 book I went for it. I'll save it for you - just let me know whenever.
The other books to add would be the 24Hrs of LeMans books for each year. I am fairly certain my library includes the 1995-1997 and perhaps 1998 too. I'll have to look later. Another book everyone should have, and it can usually be found rather cheap, is the "AutoCar - F1 - McLaren Road Car" soft-cover book that came as an insert with AutoCar magazine one month in 1994. It's like a "Driving Ambition" preview. >8^) ER |
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Re: Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why
McLaren F1 GTR LM Sportscars Performance Portfolio (Paperback) found here at amazon: http://www.amazon.com/McLaren-GTR-Sp...1803563&sr=8-1 it is basically a bunch of the early magazine article condensed down into one easy to find source...most of the pics have been changed to black and white but still you can't beat it for the price!!
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01-13-2009, 11:32 AM | #9 | |
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Here's photos of the covers of the LeMans annuals from the years that McLarens were competing - I think I have them all, but will need to check.
Also, does anyone have a copy of this? I've seen it come through Ebay a couple of times, but have never been the winner. I think it is a lot like the McLaren F1 GTR LM Sportscars Performance Portfolio that webslinger just suggested based on the descriptions I have seen. It could even be the same content with just a different cover. There's also this one too which I think is similar, but perhaps not the same, as well: >8^) ER |
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Nice list, Greg.
Driving Ambition is on my wish list and has been for a long LONG time. I know that is/was the same for many of you, so I'm not ashamed of not having bought it yet I've always been wondering, whenever a thread came up about what eBay was offering at a particular time, whether buying through Amazon and/or McLaren themselves was not easier. Just checked Amazon and lowest price is 200+ USD. Then I checked McLaren's e-Shop, and it costs 60 GBP/80 USD, so I don't really understand where the Amazon stores get their prices from??? With the downfall of both the $ and the £, I better buy it now! :-) |
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01-13-2009, 05:09 PM | #11 | |
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Good to see you again bucciali!
The McLarenShop price is the best I have seen in about a year. I'd agree, if it is in the budget you should jump on it now. The only way it could get cheaper again is if Virgin Books actually published another reprint and I don't believe they will. >8^) ER |
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01-13-2009, 06:55 PM | #12 | ||
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As for Driving Ambition ... it's basically the F1 bible - albeit not too precise and definitive ... but if it was, the F1 forum here would be a rather silent place. I have a first edition copy of DA (bought in 1999?) and took the chassis numbers side of the poster and had it professionally framed.
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^^ I've never seen it myself, nor the other one you posted Erik
perhaps I should start looking.........
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