Could it be... could there be an orange F1 LM displayed in Monterey...?

[Peloton25]

Early rumor suggests the possibility of such things. Pretty astounding if true.

We'll call this a developing story.

>8^)
ER

[hurstg01]

heard that too..... possibly LM3 as we know where LM2 and XP1LM are right now, and the others haven't seen the light of day in ages?

[GrnLantern]

This year's going to be epic.

(Especially compared to last year.)

[countachal]

I hope so Erik for your sake, I know it blew me away when I first saw XP1LM in 2006, I spent about 5 hours just soaking in all the details and 'experiencing' the car! I also cant tell you how much I enjoyed seeing the GT earlier this year!!

[Peloton25]

Well this familiar face went on a transporter yesterday:



At this time of year its most likely destination is Monterey or somewhere in between with a drive into town like they did last year.

Still hoping for the real deal, but I won't believe it until I see it.

Edit: After a bit more digging, that photo was taken in Salt Lake City, UT. So was this one...



With an 'I love my job' caption...

>8^)
ER

[Peloton25]

014 is confirmed for Monterey again. No complaints here.

Hopefully one of many?

>8^)
ER

[Peloton25]

Henry - if you guys want to deliver the LM to my house I would be happy to drive it up the coast for you next week. No trouble at all and I'll even spring for all the 'petrol' I use.

* Probably funnier when I write it than when you read it...

>8^)
ER

[M.S.O]

Never say never but I would be pretty surprised if there was an LM there this year, maybe static but it won't be driven.
I can confirm that from recent experience the LM is a whole different ball game to the standard road car or even a de-restricted, remapped GTR, everything is turned up to 15!

[Peloton25]

Well I like what the rumor mill suggests a bit more, but you have never steered us wrong before. I'm not uncrossing my fingers...

>8^)
ER

[M.S.O]

feel free to expand on the rumour mill then (in private if you prefer) as you have my interest! I am fairly certain of the movements of 2 cars over the next 3 weeks so the other options really would be a turn up for the books!

[Peloton25]

Epic road trip...



The blue is suggested, but they are following the grey route and have landed in Bishop for the evening.



If they continue in the direction I expect, they will have Yosemite National Park to run through tomorrow on their way into Monterey.

Photos courtesy @mike_schein on Instagram.

>8^)
ER

[Peloton25]

Nicob alerted me to a new post on Mike's feed this morning - the F1 is apparently out of commission with a recurring starter motor problem so it will get trucked to Oxnard for repair.

>8^)
ER

[GrnLantern]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Nicob alerted me to a new post on Mike's feed this morning - the F1 is apparently out of commission with a recurring starter motor problem so it will get trucked to Oxnard for repair.

Sadness. Was hoping to see it there this weekend.

[RMV]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Nicob alerted me to a new post on Mike's feed this morning - the F1 is apparently out of commission with a recurring starter motor problem so it will get trucked to Oxnard for repair.

>8^)
ER

That's a shame! It had an issue last year as well, didn't it?

[Peloton25]

Yeah - might have been the same issue.

We still consider these cars modern and relevant, but they are 15 - 19 years old now and even with meticulous care can still be a pain. Just sucks when it happens for an owner on a trip like that one.

>8^)
ER