Recap of Japanese F1 fleet - Part 1

[F1 monster]

So there's 4 McLarens there, total? Pretty incredible, and definitely worth visiting.

[Peloton25]

Looks like just two in the most recent photos - LM2 and #053. The GT isn't visible.

#018 hasn't been there for a while - since at least late 1999. We know #13R is no longer there either.

>8^)
ER

[bucciali]

I have put up the first post of this thread as a actual overview of what we think is in Japan. I try to update it frequently.

As Peloton mentions, it seems to be 2 at the moment.

And speaking of 13R...were these known already?

[F1 monster]

What are we looking at in the third pic? What's on the end of the engine? Throttle linkages?
Thanks!

[Peloton25]

I had those three - and yes, that is the throttle linkage. That shot was taken through the grill on the back of the car looking into the engine bay at the back of the motor. Definitely a cool photo.

>8^)
ER

[bucciali]

Updated my first post in this thread with all the pictures I posted lately. Also included all new facts and assumptions.
Again, if you have more info, let us know!

[Peloton25]

Looks like Japan is the place to be on November 6th, 2005.



CG Club - Autumn Meet 2005

Can anyone make it?

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Those last three images of #13R were taken at a CG Club event actually.

From the images at that link, it would also appear that #053 made an appearance in an issue of Car Graphic recently. I'll have to keep my eyes open for that one.

>8^)
ER

[bucciali]

Nah, those two women are not really my type (and no, neither is the guy) :P

What do you say? Cars? Well, I don't really like white cars. Red cars however I think are nice.

>on-topic< I don't think I'll be there, but I will be sure to notify my contact to go there.

[Peloton25]

He's probably tired of looking at that car by now.

Might be a good chance to see it outside and possibly running.

>8^)
ER

[mini magic]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Looks like Japan is the place to be on November 6th, 2005.



CG Club - Autumn Meet 2005

Can anyone make it?

= = = = = =

Those last three images of #13R were taken at a CG Club event actually.

From the images at that link, it would also appear that #053 made an appearance in an issue of Car Graphic recently. I'll have to keep my eyes open for that one.

>8^)
ER

Thats the day after my birthday! That'd be a cool present

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by bucciali

10. F1 - black - Ueno finish with GTR windshield banner
This F1 road car has a windshield banner like the GTRs have. An oddity. Chassis number unknown.

It's been mentioned before as speculation in the original thread where I posted these photos, but I just wanted to get it on the record here. The original owner of this car is indeed supposed to have been Motakazu Sayama - the owner of "Ueno Clinic", and the one responsible for #01R even being at the 24Hrs of LeMans in 1995.

Also, even though none of the road cars on the DA Chassis History poster are clearly listed as having been painted this way, I am told that this was the original look of the car when it first left the McLaren Cars factory.

Given the dates when my source said it would have been built, I am inclined to believe this car may be chassis #043, listed as having been painted "Black Metallic". Maybe someday we will know for sure.

>8^)
ER

[FortuneF1]

yep,:::sigh of relief::: just finished my japanese lessons, got my passport, and bought my plane ticket... im going so i can pretend the f1 is mine so i can hit on this girl:

and then i woke up... and realized that my mclaren f1's are 1/18th scale, which is smaller than my shoe, and that i dont have a hottie japanese girlfriend :::sigh:::

damn lotto, why cant i win it!
blahst!

[FortuneF1]

by the way... is it just me or does the f1 look sort of wierd, like its uncomfortable in that plain white color... i wonder what a cadillac pearl white f1 would look like...

[bucciali]

I have updated the list with Eric's new info and the fact that 053 is for sale.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...=437592&page=1

[F1 monster]

Originally Posted by FortuneF1

... and that i dont have a hottie japanese girlfriend :::sigh:::

She's kinda mingin'