Books on the Mclaren - Which ones to get and why

[hurstg01]

Was anyone else tracking this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2608468431...84.m1438.l2649


Mclaren GT book sold for......£88

[Peloton25]

I haven't had much time to look at Ebay lately, plus all of my money is currently allocated to a major purchase in my near future so I shouldn't be looking anyway.

That price is a shock - and a far cry from the high bid of ~$1,500 paid by the gentleman who owned my copy before me, and also far below the $550 I eventually paid him. I wouldn't say the market is falling out on F1 memorabilia based on one auction but it is a surpise to see such a rare item go for such a bargain. Lucky bidder!

>8^)
ER

[LMMike]

Hey guys, how's it going? I'm looking for a beat-up shabby copy of DA that would be worn out enough that I could get it for cheap. No inscriptions however. I'd like to have one I could read without having to fuss over it. I'm looking for a first edition from 1999. Does anyone have one like this they would like to unload?

[hurstg01]

I'm keeping my worn out, dog-eared, pages-bent, scruffy, scuffed, well read copy for myself

Any others you are welcome to, but I'm guessing they won't be at the price you are after

[Peloton25]

Yeah - I have a copy like that too but am not ready to part with it. I also have one that is in perfect condition, but the binding has split from the cover. The plan is to use it for some scans, but I still haven't bought a scanner yet. Once I am done with that it will be up for grabs, but the plan is to slice some pages out of it.

If I see any cheap copies floating around I'll keep you in mind Mike.

>8^)
ER

[LMMike]

I'm willing to buy a perfect copy if the price is right unlike the crazy prices people ask for them. As for a very beat-up copy I could feel comfortable reading; I'll pay a price relative to the books condition. So if you want to talk about one of your better copies send me a PM. Thanks!

[Le Man]

Originally Posted by LMMike

I'm willing to buy a perfect copy if the price is right unlike the crazy prices people ask for them. As for a very beat-up copy I could feel comfortable reading; I'll pay a price relative to the books condition. So if you want to talk about one of your better copies send me a PM. Thanks!

Not everybody asks "crazy prices" read through this old thread it will make you laugh and cry

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...light=bookshop

Thats the cheapest I have paid for a copy, not counting the free copy I was given.

[hurstg01]

Anyone want to pay over the odds for a Limited Edition Driving Ambition?



[I have it on watch just in case it sells....]

[Peloton25]

That's not quite the bargain Mike was hoping for.

Would be amazing if it actually sells. To a crazy person it might be worth half that amount.

>8^)
ER

[cabrio92]

Hello,

a good idea to find a DA worn to use it. If you find it please let me know too.

At a point, I consider to buy Le Mans Edition which stayed at factory but I kept DA signed by Ron Dennis and Lewis Hamilton

Edit : It's out of stock when cheap

[PatrickT82]

nice new picture under your posts Erik!

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by PatrickT82

nice new picture under your posts Erik!

Thanks - not my photo obviously. It comes from this set on Flickr by Stephen Hall. Been meaning to make a sig image out of it for a while.

>8^)
ER

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

Anyone want to pay over the odds for a Limited Edition Driving Ambition?



[I have it on watch just in case it sells....]

First one ended early. Now it has been relisted at a much more reasonable price. Hope someone here can get it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/260861702212

>8^)
ER

[Sami Aaltonen]

Just got the Le Mans Yearbook 1995, just can't wait to get read it!!!!

[LMMike]

Thanks Erik