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Near Sudbury, Mass on Oct 10th? Go see a McLaren F1!

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  1. Peloton25

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    #1 Peloton25, Oct 5, 2009
    It is rare that we get advanced notice of an F1 appearance. Hopefully a few of you will be able to take advantage of the opportunity. Bring a camera for the rest of us. ;)

    >8^)
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  2. SPHFerrari

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    #2 SPHFerrari, Oct 5, 2009
    I am so bummed, I live in Sudbury but I am at school in Ohio now :(
     
  3. Peloton25

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    #3 Peloton25, Oct 5, 2009
    I'm sure your parents would love to have you home for the weekend. ;)

    >8^)
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  4. darthnefas

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    #4 darthnefas, Oct 5, 2009
    Yes, we will definitely be there.

    Yuppie Racing is putting together a big group.
    Pete is heading the North Group and I got the South Group.

    I don't know Pete's route, but mine will be starting at Burger King rest stops on Route 24 North after 495 exit and departing at 6 a.m. We'll being going up 24 to 95 then off the exit to meet up with the rest of the group then driving to the dealership.

    WE HAVE RESERVED PARKING! If you run with us.

    That is right, this event is EARLY.

    I will also be filming the South group (as well as the North when we meet up, lol).

    PM me and I can give you my cell number.
     
  5. karc

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    #5 karc, Oct 5, 2009
    I'll be there :) Can't turn down at event with a McLaren F1.
     
  6. Peloton25

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    #6 Peloton25, Oct 5, 2009
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    Looking forward to your photos. There's no clean shot of the chassis plate from this car. As you know, it's just ahead of the shift lever on the right chassis spar. If you can snag one, even through the glass, that would be great!

    If the engine cover is opened, it would be cool to get a shot of the VIN plate in the engine compartment too. It is affixed to the left side outer wall up near the base of the left rear window. If you need me to post something visual to help you find that, let me know.

    >8^)
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  7. darthnefas

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    #7 darthnefas, Oct 5, 2009
    lol, it sounds like a covert operation!
     
  8. Jedi

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    #8 Jedi, Oct 6, 2009
    RATS!!!! I was JUST in Sudbury, MA on September 12-13 staying with a friend.

    Timing is everything I guess.... but had a great time - saw a LOT of New England
    on the trip.

    Jedi
     
  9. Peloton25

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    #9 Peloton25, Oct 6, 2009
    Nah - unlike the chassis plate in the interior, the VIN plate in the engine compartment isn't exaclty obviously placed. If the upper engine cover is open it just takes knowing where to look hence my description here. In the past, I have been up close and personal with 5 different F1 road cars and never knew where it was until just a couple of years ago so I've only seen examples in photographs.

    The VINs are also engraved in the carbon floor of the footwell of the right passenger seat. That engraving is covered by carpet which is held in place by velcro and probably isn't something that you're going to get to see without explicit permission.

    >8^)
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  10. karc

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    #10 karc, Oct 6, 2009
    I'll do my best to get the shot.
     
  11. darthnefas

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    #11 darthnefas, Oct 6, 2009
    Just curious if anyone else on FChat will either be going or on the cruise with us?
     
  12. aidanparte

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    #12 aidanparte, Oct 6, 2009
    I should be able to make it as I live in Sudbury. I'll bring my 400i. Will you be arriving early?

    Aidan
     
  13. ASK328

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    #13 ASK328, Oct 6, 2009
    A great opportunity for other F1's I know of 2 others in the area and an LM.
     
  14. Speedracer38

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    #14 Speedracer38, Oct 6, 2009
    The LM is no longer in MA.
     
  15. chandrab

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    #15 chandrab, Oct 6, 2009
    I think Frank sold it to Ralph Lauren if I'm not mistaken.

    -Chandra
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  16. Zarathustra

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    #16 Zarathustra, Oct 6, 2009
    Heck, they should start an F1 dealership in Mass.
     
  17. darthnefas

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    #17 darthnefas, Oct 6, 2009
    You aren't kidding!

    But the only color they sell is silver. lol

    Anybody else coming?
     
  18. karc

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    #18 karc, Oct 6, 2009
    and black :)
     
  19. darthnefas

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    #19 darthnefas, Oct 10, 2009
    Great event!

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  20. Ispeed

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    #20 Ispeed, Oct 10, 2009
    That is one super nice and classy dealership. Inside, the big cars were parked in a group: F1, 997 GT2, Aston DBS, Gallardo and M5, M3...
    I was able to talk with Herb C himself, and he is a true "car guy". Very cool.
     
  21. ASK328

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    #21 ASK328, Oct 11, 2009
    Someone close to Frank said he had 3, 2 LM's and 1 F1 - he sold that orange one to "Ralph i like skinny models" and I thought he had the 2 others. My info is 2nd hand.
     
  22. Peloton25

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    #22 Peloton25, Oct 11, 2009
    No fault of your own, but there is a lot of misinformation that circulates about Frank's F1s.

    The real story is that he did have 3 McLarens - two were road cars and one was an LM. The two road cars were silver and black, chassis #068 and #007 respectively and the LM was chassis LM3. In December of 2004 he sold the LM to Ralph Lauren. Then in July of 2005 the silver road car was sold to a gentleman from Costa Rica.

    Frank still has chassis #007, and most recently had the interior of the car refitted. Ralph will likely keep the LM forever, and it is up to this point the only LM that is known to have changed hands from its original owner. The silver road car was sold by its Costa Rican owner earlier this year to someone in the Boston area who I think a few of you might know. ;)

    >8^)
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  23. ASK328

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    #23 ASK328, Oct 11, 2009
    Thanks for clearing that up, after traveling around CR many times I can't imagine anyone owning that car in the country, if I recall he also had/has an Enzo. Many years ago walking down the street in Newport I came across a Silver (chambers) F1 on the street, as a car guy it was the most amazing site I had ever seen on the road. The next day Frank pulled into my place of work in a carbon F1 - What are the chances 2 in as many days in Mass - totally random also.
     
  24. darthnefas

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    #24 darthnefas, Oct 11, 2009
  25. SPHFerrari

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    #25 SPHFerrari, Oct 12, 2009
    where are the pics??
     
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