Blue McLaren F1 for sale at Christies 16th June

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Hi there,

There is a Blue McLaren F1 chassis number SA9AB5AC9R1048011 for sale on the Christies website. The car is to be auctioned on 16th June 2003 at the Jack Barclay showrooms in London, UK.

If you go to the site you will be able to read the history of this car which might help any of you who are currently compiling lists of cars historys/whereabouts.

The link to the page is: - http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/s...&RQ=False&AN=1

Heres the text though in case the link does not work.

"1994 McLAREN F1
Registration No. F1 MAC
Chassis No. SA9AB5AC9R1048011
Engine No. 61121 6041 0669
Metallic blue with tan leather interior; blue alcantara inserts to the drivers seat and beige and blue alcantara inserts to the passenger seats
Engine; V-12 BMW, twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, electronic fuel injection, 6,064cc, producing 627bhp at 7,500rpm; Gearbox: six-speed manual; Suspension: double unequal length wishbones, Ground Plane Shear Centre sub-frames and anti-roll bar front: Inclined Axis Shear mounting system with toe in/toe out control links rear, alloy dampers, co-axial springs; Brakes: ventilated disc, four piston monobloc light alloy calipers, computer cooling with balance aerofoil. Central steering position.
The idea of creating the ultimate and most exciting road car was conceived as early as 1988 just after the Italian Grand Prix. Following a meeting of minds led by designer Gordon Murray, McLaren declared an intention to build the ultimate road car utilising technology generated from their position as world leaders in the blue riband of motor racing - Formula 1. Six months later an announcement was made to the press at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Rio de Janeiro declaring their intention to build a perfect car 'The best McLaren could make regardless of cost'.
The result was the most sensational combination of styling with performance: the build quality unsurpassed and a design of unparalleled function and purpose. The car featured a BMW engine unit of V-12 configuration at a 60 degree angle, just over six litres in displacement and capable of delivering more that 620 brake horsepower at 7,500 revs per minute. Featuring four valves per cylinder and continuous variable inlet valve timing, the dry sump magnesium cast engine fed power through a transversely mounted six speed gearbox mated to a triple plate carbon clutch with aluminium flywheel. With a power to weight ratio of 550bhp per ton performance was electrifying; 0-60mph could be reached in 3.2 seconds and after passing 100mph at 6.3 seconds it could continue to a maximum speed of 231mph (figures quoted by Autocar). By total contrast the F1 is equally at home in traffic and it is claimed that one can trickle along at 35mph in top gear whilst the engine gently idles - a single gear with an operating field spanning nearly 200mph!
Aside from the mechanical specification the body was equally unique, drawing on McLaren's Formula 1 expertise it was fabricated entirely of carbon fibre composite construction. Unlike other commonly utilised materials in car manufacture, carbon fibre is unperishable; not capable of flex or rusting it is quoted as being able to 'last forever'. With a safety cell to protect the three occupants it provided what was effectively a single seater Grand Prix concept with room for a passenger recessed either side of the central driving position.
The prototype was launched to public scrutiny at Monaco in 1992 where potential customers were able to choose their personal options and even specify their preferred steering wheel and pedal locations. Standard specification was comprehensive and included a gold-plated Facom titanium tool-roll, fitted luggage, magnesium alloy wheels and a specially designed lightweight Kenwood stereo system. In addition to this, a complete Facom tool chest with all McLaren F1 necessary tools was separately included. From this debut it then took nearly two years for the first customer-ordered cars to be delivered in 1994. Praise was unanimous, not least by the few privileged owners but the press alike. In 1998 a McLaren F1 road car was recorded at 386.7kmh 240.14mph and this stands today as the fastest speed ever recorded by a production car. It was claimed that the F1 was never designed as a race car, if that is indeed true the F1 must be the most successful accidental hero ever to grace the racetrack. After a debut win at Le Mans in 1995 the F1 went on to record numerous victories in GT events across the globe including two FIA GT World Championships.
Delivered new to its first UK owner in 1994, the current (second) owner acquired the car in 1998 when it had covered just over 1,000 miles and he immediately commissioned McLaren to fit their race-inspired 'High Downforce Package' to the car. Comprising 18 inch O.Z. wheels, up-rated suspension, a 1995 specification GTR front bumper, front spoiler, fixed rear wing and arch extensions the comprehensive package transforms the car into a truly awesome looking brute with a more pronounced stance. Now a road-worthy incarnation of the ultra-successful GT car, the 'High Downforce Package' dramatically improves high speed road holding and makes for a considerably more reassuring drive.
Upon return to the McLaren factory in November 1999 the car had covered 3,024 miles and due to the owner's usage on the continent, the factory option of a km/h speedometer was fitted to the car, naturally it was re-calibrated to ensure the reading remained constant.
The McLaren factory offers a comprehensive options and upgrade packages and in October 2000 the owner took advantage of this and the car underwent a full retrim and respray to his choice. Unique to this car the exterior benefits from a custom mixed finish achieved by using a silver basecoat with a blue lacquer and the result is truly remarkable, though not of pearlescent composure, the colour radiates in all forms of light. As one would expect the finish is without fault and for supreme peace of mind and long-term protection from stonechips 'Armourfend' (a thin, transparent film) has been applied to the most prone areas such as the nose, headlights and wing mirrors. Equally unique but incredibly complimentary, the seats are trimmed in brown leather; the driver's seat has blue alcantara inserts and the passenger seats feature blue and beige alcantara inserts to 'GT' specification. The interior combination is completed by a light tan alcantara to the headlining, blue alcantara to the dashboard and the carpets are light tan Wilton with black overmats for the passengers.
Other external factory upgrades on this exclusive McLaren include gas discharge headlights, lightly tinted side windows and as a custom request the 'F1' motifs on the doors and the sides of the rear wing have been painted silver. Also uprated is the air conditioning system, larger radiators and a power enhancing sports 'Goodwood' exhaust system which increases brake horse power and torque (the original system also accompanies the car). In the cockpit there is a 14 inch leather-rimmed steering wheel, Nokia car phone and a Phillips satellite navigation system nestles in the left footwell within a custom-made carbon fibre casing. Ingeniously installed is a Motorola radio communication system, with intercoms through Peltor headsets, this enabling passengers to listen to the stereo, navigation or converse with each other whilst on the move. To finish the glorious effect Gordon Murray himself has hand-signed this supercar on the carbon fibre area just above the chassis plate in silver permanent marker.
Having been kept in the UK from new, all service and up-grade work has only ever been carried out by McLaren Cars at their Woking base in the UK - the last service being in 2001, since then the car has been unused but dry stored and regularly run. In fact whilst in the current ownership the car has always resided with McLaren in Woking, forming an impressive display. Currently displaying just over 10,000kms (6,300 miles) this particular McLaren F1 is an excellent example of a superlative breed but in light of its stratospheric capabilities we would recommend a service inspection prior to use. Included is the Facom tool kit, service history, users manuals and the highly appropriate numberplate F1 MAC; the ultimate number for the ultimate road car.
Please note that when originally supplied, the McLaren F1 was not homologated to be imported into the USA. More recently a DOT ruling has stipulated that early examples (cars built before the end of 1995), are eligible (subject to conversion to DOT standards) for use in the United States. Chassis 011 falls into this eligibility window and can be imported into the USA if all regulations are met, therefore Christie's recommends that potential USA-based buyers should satisfy themselves with these related implications prior to the sale.



Regards

Tim Dunlop
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