Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by BlueEdge

Aah yes, my mistake!

I think what I wrote is what they call 'talking book'

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Ideally I would like to have the Gulf cover. I wouldn't mind the Harrods cover either.

The West livery is one of my least favorites and the angle/perspective of that cover shot they used seems a poor choice to me.

>8^)
ER

Could you forego the cover for the content inside? Keep a WEST one and have a good read to see what 'all the fuss is about' until you can grab another one with a more suitable cover, then sell the WEST one?

[Peloton25]

Maybe in the future.

>8^)
ER

[hurstg01]

[arjan916]

Wow, that's worth some money

Did you find the most of them online?
Or in shops (physical) ?
Looking for just one of these, but it's not an easy job, for a reasonable price.

[hurstg01]

One on ebay, one online elsewhere and 2 via private transactions

Looking for one at a reasonable price - aren't we all! I'm always on the lookout, and am forever searching for that elusive super-bargain

[Peloton25]

Nice set G!

When you locate a second Gulf covered copy I will give you a reasonable price for it.

>8^)
ER

[hurstg01]

When I bought the 2nd WEST one, I didn't know the cover, I just knew it was the Michael Cotton GTR book, hence my questions earlier; I was testing the water to see if you still wanted one, and if it was a GULF one you would have had an email once I had opened the parcel

[BlueEdge]

I think the Gulf cover is the rarest one as I've only seen the one copy with it.

[LMMike]

Does anyone know why the west covered book has a red dot on one copy and one copy without? I'm asking because I have seen this before and also because I have a West copy without the red dot. It's a superficial thing but it must mean something. I wondered if one is to indicate a second edition or something, perhaps the publishing page might mention something. Thanks!!

[Peloton25]

Is it actually on the spine of the book jacket or is it on the plastic outer covering?

If it's on the plastic cover it might just be a convenient place to put the price. Just a thought.

>8^)
ER

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by LMMike

Does anyone know why the west covered book has a red dot on one copy and one copy without? I'm asking because I have seen this before and also because I have a West copy without the red dot. It's a superficial thing but it must mean something. I wondered if one is to indicate a second edition or something, perhaps the publishing page might mention something. Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Is it actually on the spine of the book jacket or is it on the plastic outer covering?
If it's on the plastic cover it might just be a convenient place to put the price. Just a thought.
>8^)
ER

It was on there when I bought it, and I believe it was put on there by the seller as they had a massive collection of books and I think the dots were a way of filing / referencing them.

BTW I have heard of a series of GULF books that had been available at over twice what I paid for any of mine.......

[LMMike]

Erik and Greg,

Thanks for the reply, sorry it took me a while to respond. I appreciate the insight, thanks for clearing up that little issue for me. I would not have thought of that because I was never able to notice the plastic wrapper on the book.

[BlueEdge]

For anyone who doesn't have "McLaren - The Cars" yet and has been thinking of getting it, I noticed today that it currently has £10 off for a limited time at the McLaren shop:

https://www.mclarenshop.com/webapp/w...1_70662_VMM166

[hurstg01]

Just bought this, found by my ever-reliable book sourcer!

I've never seen this cover for the 1997 GT Endurance - quite topical too