A pair of McLarens

A beautiful day in Massachusetts for a drive. And a very large gathering of British cars in Brookline, Mass. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to take a pair of McLaren F1s out for "show and display'".

We left early in the morning - but not too early - and drove down I-95, through Boston, and to the Museum of Transportation in Brookline. Having been to many MOT events where the hit of the show was often the car that you could hear coming up the street, it was nice to be on the the opposite side for once. The LM pulled in first and then myself and Dave in the black car. Yeah, they just waved us to a spot. The McLarens were parked in with the Aston Martins overlooking the field of mostly vintage MGs and Triumphs.

Here's a teaser:
http://douging.smugmug.com/photos/5545289-S.jpg


And the whole album can be found here: http://douging.smugmug.com/gallery/150183/4


- Drew

Yeah it was a great show. Alot of neat cars but the two McLarens were definately the main attraction. I should have my pics up in a couple of days. Just have to wait till I return home.

great show. first time i got to see the mclarens and meet the tms guys. heres my pics.. i went a little crazy on the mclaren:

http://anything-auto.net/EVENTS/AUTO_SHOWS/British_Car_Day_2004/9.html

http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1995_F1_LM/

http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1997_F1/

i was just told about this forum by the guys from the show.

Beautiful. Looks like everyone had a good time.

great pics, thx drew and karc

sigh..one day.
Great pics and info..
Drew do you know how 068 is at the moment?
-Mike:aus:

:bigthumb: to Drew and Karc. Nice pics covering the event. You guys are very fortunate to be able to see them first hand. Are these guys just letting people climb in or are those guys invited guests? The people at TMS are to be commended for their generosity. I just wish my wife still worked for the airlines. That would have been worth the trip. Thanks for sharing. You guys get the :worshippy

:disappoin green with envy again.

http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1997_F1/

i was just told about this forum by the guys from the show.

Welcome.

This pic is my favorite: http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1997_F1/97f1_43.jpg The F1's lights are on; the sun hits it just right without being glaring; and the angle of the car and wheel is great.

I'm glad that you got to see the cars up close. Better than through a window, right?

Drew

Welcome.

This pic is my favorite: http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1997_F1/97f1_43.jpg The F1's lights are on; the sun hits it just right without being glaring; and the angle of the car and wheel is great.

I'm glad that you got to see the cars up close. Better than through a window, right?

Drew


hahah MUCH better! and this was a shorter drive.

why don't i know about these shows!?!? we have a triumph spitfire in the UK, it would have been awesome to be there.

Glad you guys had fun

Hello !

Awesome pics ! A big bravo. It is fantastic that Mr Selldorff bring his cars on display.

Please look at this picture :
http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1995_F1_LM/95f1lm_12.jpg

It is not LM03 ?

Ciao
Phil

Hello !

Awesome pics ! A big bravo. It is fantastic that Mr Selldorff bring his cars on display.

Please look at this picture :
http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1995_F1_LM/95f1lm_12.jpg

It is not LM03 ?

Ciao
Phil

i didnt take that picture. mine start @ #14 on the LM page and #19 on the F1 page. the rest were taken offline. if it doesnt say anything-auto.net in the bottom corner i didnt take it. i have no idea what # LM that is.

Looks to me like that picture was taken at McLaren Cars in Woking.

Is that XP5's engine cover I spy in the background?

Yeh thats the factory in woking.

Nice pics drew and karc......keep up the good work.
Now, if only I could see the cars in person........ :D

Is that XP5's engine cover I spy in the background?

Yes, could be..

Hello,

All > it is KPLM or ...

Karc > right, I guessed that these pics were not yours like others historice pics but I have not seen this one before.

Ciao
Phil

Prolly xp1 LM

and this was a shorter drive.

We didn't tell anyone that we were going to this show. So tell me, could you hear the cars coming down the road? The LM makes a noise that you can hear for blocks... did you hear it pull up to the entrance?

Drew

http://anything-auto.net/CARS/McLaren/1995_F1_LM/95f1lm_12.jpg

It is not LM03 ?


It's a photo of LM3 taken inside the factory at Woking. It comes from the set of photos showing LM3 outside the factory.

http://a0.cpimg.com/image/D4/E5/8943060-35e3-028001E0-.jpg

Note the large square sticker in the upper corner of the windshield matches the one in the interior shot. Also, the sliding side windows are another clue. I have never seen a shot of XP1 LM wearing those sliding windows.

>8^)
ER

:eek: :eek: :eek: Absolutely love the pics!

We didn't tell anyone that we were going to this show. So tell me, could you hear the cars coming down the road? The LM makes a noise that you can hear for blocks... did you hear it pull up to the entrance?

Drew

i didnt hear it till you were almost on the field. however i was also right next to the speakers looking at the astons when you came in so that didnt help.

I stayed at the entrance while you guys were leaving and I could easily hear them (well the LM) for a couple of minutes after you left. So I'm sure that when you guys were arriving, people could easily hear you coming.