Unidentified McLaren!

[cche2052]

Hey guys, I've been MIA from here for quite a bit but I return with exciting news. We all know that #065 is here in Singapore, and it's still safe and mileage -free. I drove by the Automobil Manufactur (the company that owns 065) the other day and noticed they had added a HDF kit to it.

Partially disappointed that they didn't leave this historic car unmolested, I went to take a look and lo-and-behold, it was ANOTHER car. Buggers now have TWO Mclarens in their showroom. I wasn't able to peer at the chassis plate and my friend who works there had already left for home, but I did manage to snap a few photos to share with you guys.

The paintjob is darker than the "original" silver on 065, but seems a shade lighter than the car in Melbourne. It looks fantastic and is now officially the color I would want *my* mclaren in *wishful thinking*

I'll try and get the chassis number when I'm free once again to visit the cars. In the meantime, maybe the super-sleuths in this forum can deduce the chassis number. Honor and respect to the one who identifies it correctly!

Without further ado:

[Peloton25]

It's chassis #018. PatrickT82 and tak43 both have photographed this car in other locations. I suspect very strongly that this car is mechanically similar to chassis #073. Great photos!! We'd love to see more.

BTW: Can you get us photos of #065 with the HDF Kit too? I'm rather surprised to hear that...

>8^)
ER

[MalkaJB]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

BTW: Can you get us photos of #065 with the HDF Kit too? I'm rather surprised to hear that...

I think what he was saying is that he originally thought that #018 was #065 refitted with the HDF kit but later realized that he made a mistake. I don't think that #065 has actually been fitted with the HDF kit...unless I misunderstood something.

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by MalkaJB

I think what he was saying is that he originally thought that #018 was #065 refitted with the HDF kit but later realized that he made a mistake.

Hey, and when I read it again I notice the same thing.

Thanks!

>8^)
ER

[McLaren F1 Guy]

Looks like this isn't in Germany anymore. Shame that both F1s that were Mid(night) Blue Pearl have been repainted and had an HDF kit put on. Thanks for the pics!

[cche2052]

Here's a pic of 065 being charged

I'm baffled Erik, how do you know its 018 for sure?

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by cche2052

I'm baffled Erik, how do you know its 018 for sure?

Patrick took a shot of the chassis plaque for us when he saw the car. Unless there is another F1 that is visually identical to #018 in every way I can see, then this has to be that car.

>8^)
ER

[PatrickT82]

thats the one I photographed january 2005 in Germany!

[McLaren F1 Guy]

This Automobil Manufactur place is located in Japan, correct?

[cche2052]

Originally Posted by McLaren F1 Guy

This Automobil Manufactur place is located in Japan, correct?

Nope, It's in Singapore.