So I'm kinda bored right now and thought I'd take a look at the Japanese Yahoo Auctions site (using a web translator) to see if there are any unique McLaren F1 items for sale over there.

Look what I found...

http://img147.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1083558289img_2983.jpg

http://img147.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1083558297img_2985.jpg

http://img147.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1083558305img_2984.jpg

It looks to be a product of Autobarn based on the box design/color and the base w/plaque. I'm in love and will simply have to have one as this is my favorite McLaren F1 by far. Wow! - that's all I can say right now... :lol2:

>8^)
ER

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

For those who live under a rock, or simply aren't familiar with the actual car, here's some photos. It was auctioned through Christie's in England last summer for just under £600,000.

These first two shots are credited to 'tvrfreak' btw:
http://a0.cpimg.com/image/BE/60/16263870-75af-028001E0-.jpg

http://a7.cpimg.com/image/CF/61/16263887-c2ce-028001E0-.jpg

These came from the Christie's auction page:
http://a4.cpimg.com/image/62/1B/19586914-12ac-021D0169-.jpg

http://a2.cpimg.com/image/74/1C/19586932-365e-021D0196-.jpg

And this shot from a website report on the auction - this one might be new for a few people here as I forgot to post it when I found it. :sorry:

http://www.supercarfreak.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=527

mini magic saw this car in person at the auction and has a few photos of his own that he's shared with us. Maybe he can share some more. ;)

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ER

Hmmmm - I'm just realizing why it looked a little strange now that I have all the photos together....

It doesn't have the LM Kit front end! :disappoin :banghead:

That seems odd considering that all the other cars they have put out have been GTRs with the same front. Why go to the road car front end when this is clearly trying to imitate a car with the HDF Kit? :confused:

Anyway - I'll probably still get one, but I'm less enthused about it now...

>8^)
ER

Rather than start a new thread - I found this black F1 road car in another auction. It too looks to be from Autobarn. It's a shame I'm not wealthy enough to fill a shelf or two with all these 1/43rd scale F1s! :grinno:

http://img145.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1080965380img_2779.jpg

http://img145.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1080965387img_2780.jpg

http://img145.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1080965394img_2781.jpg

The base is labeled incorrectly as an F1 GTR, but I think they are saving money by reusing their standard plaques.

EDIT: Found another color - Dan Kennedy should buy this one. ;)

http://img125.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1080965111img_2776.jpg

http://img125.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1080965120img_2777.jpg

http://img125.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1080965126img_2778.jpg

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ER

He bought a 1:1 scale model...:)

I don't really see the appeal of having so many models of the same car...what do you do with them? They don't make very good toys. And they would clutter up a shelf if you put more than 3 on a shelf, I would think. So, all you guys who get these models, can you post some pics of what you do with them or how you display them?

Also, is there a remote control McLaren F1 toy/model anywhere? Or an F1 body that you could put on top of a fairly powerful remotely controlled chassis? That would be pretty cool, as long as it was superfast!

He bought a 1:1 scale model...:)

True... :lol:

So, all you guys who get these models, can you post some pics of what you do with them or how you display them?

I posted this before, but here's my shelf of 1/18th scales:

http://a5.cpimg.com/image/B9/69/26295225-41a6-027400AB-.jpg

Also, is there a remote control McLaren F1 toy/model anywhere? Or an F1 body that you could put on top of a fairly powerful remotely controlled chassis? That would be pretty cool, as long as it was superfast!

There are both - there's some cheesey Tyco-like RC cars shaped like the longtail GTR and there are also 1/10th scale RC bodies that could fit over some really fast gas RCs. You can find both on Ebay if you're interested.

>8^)
ER

These came from the Christie's auction page:
http://a4.cpimg.com/image/62/1B/19586914-12ac-021D0169-.jpg

http://a2.cpimg.com/image/74/1C/19586932-365e-021D0196-.jpg
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ER
Thanks Peloton. :bigthumb:

Such a beautiful colour at that time in the morning - it looks so different in sunlight. Definitely one of the better colour choices people have made.

Hi there,
I've been watching your forum for over a year now!
Decided to finally join you guys as you all seem very dedicated in what you're doing here!

I want to ask Peloton25 if he's checked his email lately?
I left you an email asking if you were interested in some cool stuff (you, I will allow posting it for me).
It's no big deal, but I think some of you guys will find it interesting!

Hi there Mclarenmaniac my friend (thought about the deal?)


Well let me know then Peloton25.


Best regards from Norway to you all,

Thorst.

The Autobarn F1 Road cars have been produced in 3 colours Black, Silver and Orange. Each is an L/E of 100 models. The metallic Blue F1 Road car with the HDK rear wing is a L/E run of 25. Autobarn are also going to release a Orange F1 road car with a HDK rear wing, limited to 25 off.

The complete list of autobarn F1 GTRs is as follows

AM001 1996 Marlboro - Zhuhai
AM002 1996 West - Spa
AM003 1996 Press Presentation
AM004 1996 Ital Jet - Monza
AM005 1995 San Miguel - Zhuhai
AM006 1996 Franck Muller - Monza
AM007 1996 West - Monza
AM008 1996 Hollywood - Curitiba
AM009 1996 Gulf - Paul Ricard
AM010 1996 Hollywood - Brasilia
AM011 2001 West - Adreniline Programme
AM012 Road car - Black
AM012 Road car - Silver
AM012 Road car - Orange
AM0** Road car - Blue rear wing
AM0** Road car - Orange rear wing

They have also produced 2 cars in the ABSS series with signed drivers names on the bases

Marlboro - Zhuhai 96 signed by JJ Lehto & James Weaver
San Miguel - Zhuhai 95 signed by Andy Wallace


MikeGTR

damm son

Hello,

on the fourth pic, it is another orange F1 next to the blue one ?
I saw these pics on www.mmc-paris.fr but don't refind since.

Ciao
Phil

I want to ask Peloton25 if he's checked his email lately? I left you an email asking if you were interested in some cool stuff (you, I will allow posting it for me).

Best regards from Norway to you all,

Thorst.

Hello Thorst-
My apologies for not reply to your email sooner. I just found it in the "Junkmail" file of my inbox - it was automatically delivered there as seems to happen with a lot of the email I receive through Ebay. :( I also found two other emails in there that should not have been "junk" - one sent through this site and another sent from Ebay. I guess I need to check in there more often...

Anyway, I will reply shortly and welcome to our forum!

The Autobarn F1 Road cars have been produced in 3 colours Black, Silver and Orange. Each is an L/E of 100 models. The metallic Blue F1 Road car with the HDK rear wing is a L/E run of 25. Autobarn are also going to release a Orange F1 road car with a HDK rear wing, limited to 25 off.

MikeGTR

Thanks for the list Mike - Do you have any of these cars yourself or are you just a fan of miniatures? I have photos of all the ones you list except their silver road car. If you have a shot of it, can you forward it to me?

on the fourth pic, it is another orange F1 next to the blue one ?
I saw these pics on www.mmc-paris.fr but don't refind since.


Hi Phil-
I'm not certain which photo you refer to as the 4th one, but I think you mean tvrfreak's pictures. To find the rest of them, follow this link:

http://www.tvrfreak.com/albums/trips/2002%2006%2007%20London/05%20McLaren/page_01.htm

If you are talking about a different photo, please let me know so I can help.

>8^)
ER

WOW!!! They all look gorgeous but I think the model of #11 is my favorite. Just wish it had the body kit, though.

cool but i wish it had a full gtr kit :(


Btw, congrats on finally having a signature Eric ;)

oh man....

i so need that orange one..

Peloton25

I have all the Autobarn Mclaren F1GTR models, just waiting for the blue road car to be delivered (Stuck in Customs, been there a week). Also have all 45 minichamps Mclaren F1GTR's.

How do I go about posting a photograh of the Silver Road Car ?

MikeGTR

mini magic - I haven't decided if the sig will stick around yet, but I so love that shot!

Mike GTR - So your name truly does fit you well. :D

Jealous isn't the word ;) - that must be a spectacular looking collection. Do you display them all together or do you keep them tucked away in boxes? I'd love to see one or two great photos of all the Minichamps and Autobarn cars together. That would be awesome!

As for photos, if you have them hosted somewhere on the web, or if you have a URL to the image you can click on this image in the posting window " http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/wysiwyg/vB_InsertImage.gif " and paste the URL into the window that pops up.

You can also do it manually by typing and pasting the URL in between them, eliminating any spaces.

If you don't have them hosted on the web (meaning they just live on your harddrive) or if you don't have a place to host them, feel free to email them to me directly at Peloton25@hotmail.com and I will ensure they make it here.

Looking forward to whatever you can send our way. :thumbsup:

>8^)
ER

Peloton25

I have all the Autobarn Mclaren F1GTR models, just waiting for the blue road car to be delivered (Stuck in Customs, been there a week). Also have all 45 minichamps Mclaren F1GTR's.

How do I go about posting a photograh of the Silver Road Car ?

MikeGTR



Hi MikeGTR,

bet I can match your collection!?

I do not collect the autobarnmodels (I don't think they look right, there is something odd with them), but it would be great to see what U have!

How many WEST #8 do you have??

Thorst.

you have a west #8? [insert smilie with eyes popping out here] :D

you have a west #8? [insert smilie with eyes popping out here] :D


Well, actually I got two! :naughty:


Thorst.

niiiice

here is my collection, but i will update it soon because i have some new stuff including the 2 ABSS autobarn gtr's, the west adrenaline and in some week the orange car.

http://community.webshots.com/s/image10/9/64/69/144196469gaFZFF_ph.jpg

Awesome collection man!!! :iceslolan

I see my 1:43 McLaren collection is matched X 2 here :loser:
I have only 1 of all the Minichamps exept for WEST #8 whick I have two of.
I do not collect Autobarn as they just seem "wrong" in a way.... :eek7:

http://community.webshots.com/user/christophe320d

How many E30 M3 cars are you missing? There's a couple of people that I know that have all of them except 2 or 3.

holy shit!

I love the way that blue looks purple-ish under certain light. It's gorgeous!

How many E30 M3 cars are you missing? There's a couple of people that I know that have all of them except 2 or 3.


I am only missing one, it is the original bassas Sony car. This was made for SONY Spain.

I'm also having the streetcars, marlboro, non smoking, eldorauto, microsoft etc etc

I am only missing one, it is the original bassas Sony car. This was made for SONY Spain.

I'm also having the streetcars, marlboro, non smoking, eldorauto, microsoft etc etc
truly amazing

Hello,

this is for peloton25 :
Quote:
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Originally Posted by cabrio92
on the fourth pic, it is another orange F1 next to the blue one ?
I saw these pics on www.mmc-paris.fr but don't refind since.

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Hi Phil-
I'm not certain which photo you refer to as the 4th one, but I think you mean tvrfreak's pictures. To find the rest of them, follow this link:

http://www.tvrfreak.com/albums/trip...ren/page_01.htm

If you are talking about a different photo, please let me know so I can help.


I mean this picture :
http://a2.cpimg.com/image/74/1C/19586932-365e-021D0196-.jpg

And it would be cool to put up a page with all McLaren which exist in die-cast ?

Ciao
phil

I have a total of 19 from 1/87 to 1/18. I should have bought the 1/12 a few years ago when they were affordable. I only display 2 of them. The rest will be displayed when I can get a decent display case. My favorite is the Fina presentation model with no numbers on it. That one along with the dark green McLaren F1 are my favorites. I don't have pictures of them and am not able to post pics anyway. I just enjoy collecting them hoping one day to have a complete set of 1/18 cars. :2cents:

I've got ALL Minichamps (UT, PMA) McLArens in 1:12, 1:18. 1:43. 1:64 & 1:87. :naughty:

I also have a big collection of non-official McLarens made for my own pleasure. :iceslolan

I'm gonna take a pic. of them all together and send Pelotons way.
I have posted some of my 1:12 & 1:18 in another tread.

My collection should be around 150+ McLarens in various scales.
I'm really only a 1:18 collector, but for McLaren I'd had to have them all!

The orange AutoBarn road car with the wing appeared on the Japanese Yahoo Auction's site and I figured others might be interested. Again, it seems strange to me as they would have had a pretty good example of the LM had they included the GTRs nose treatment on this one. I'm surprised they didn't, especially when the Minichamps "GTR Prototype" is not accurate of the real 'GTR prototype' nor the LM.

http://img125.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1086757238img_3099.jpg

http://img125.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1086757247img_3100.jpg

http://img125.ac.yahoo.co.jp/users/5/9/2/4/rms_titanic-img600x450-1086757262img_3101.jpg

I'm also sort of surprised that this doesn't mirror the color of the Kandy Orange #073 that was auctioned by Christies since the blue version looks so much like #011.

How do I go about posting a photograh of the Silver Road Car ?

MikeGTR

Mike - any chance you can post these pics or email them to me and I will post them for you?

>8^)
ER

Hello,

today a seller in a shop told me that Minichamps will resell a blue 1:43 in september.

Do you think it is true ?

Ciao
Phil

That's entirely possible. This one was just released recently:

http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/01/f2/2a/b0_1_b.JPG

The "GTR Prototype" that looks similar to the LM was released last year. I don't see why they would stop making different variations given the immense popularity and collectibility of the Minichamps F1s.

One of the resident 1/43rd experts can probably address this a bit more though.

>8^)
ER

I've got ALL Minichamps (UT, PMA) McLArens in 1:12, 1:18. 1:43. 1:64 & 1:87. :naughty:

I also have a big collection of non-official McLarens made for my own pleasure. :iceslolan

I'm gonna take a pic. of them all together and send Pelotons way.
I have posted some of my 1:12 & 1:18 in another tread.

My collection should be around 150+ McLarens in various scales.
I'm really only a 1:18 collector, but for McLaren I'd had to have them all!

GREEN with envy here. :disappoin I wish I had enough bucks for the entire set along with the 1/12. That has to be quite a collection. I got a late start :banghead: and will keep at it. Extra nice collection.

Hello,

today a seller in a shop told me that Minichamps will resell a blue 1:43 in september.

Do you think it is true ?

Ciao
Phil


It is true for sure!
However the color is not like 011, it's much darker (at least the prototype I saw).
It also had a bright colored driver seat in yellow and the interior is light beige.

www.raceland.de has a pic under 1:43 Minichamps after 1980+

Looks a little bit like XP4, save for the yellow seat.

http://www.raceland.de/$WS/raceland/websale-raceland/product-img/22-33435.jpg

>8^)
ER

The orange AutoBarn road car with the wing appeared on the Japanese Yahoo Auction's site and I figured others might be interested. Again, it seems strange to me as they would have had a pretty good example of the LM had they included the GTRs nose treatment on this one. I'm surprised they didn't, especially when the Minichamps "GTR Prototype" is not accurate of the real 'GTR prototype' nor the LM.



I'm also sort of surprised that this doesn't mirror the color of the Kandy Orange #073 that was auctioned by Christies since the blue version looks so much like #011.



Mike - any chance you can post these pics or email them to me and I will post them for you?

>8^)
ER

Color is orange crunch, i've got one on my own. Mine is number 10/25

Car was made on a special order for a autobarn customer