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Mclaren F1 Limited Edition Driving ambition

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  1. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

    Jul 28, 2010
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    great info ....thanks Erik
     
  2. Mr. Francesco

    Mr. Francesco F1 Rookie

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    I own the normal version of "Driving Ambition". I need to re-read it, it's been years since I've touched this book.
     
  3. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

    Dec 17, 2007
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    A copy of the normal Driving Ambition is available at Reference at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. Somehow, some of the pages were bound in the wrong order and upside down, but if all you want is to go through this great book, it's there. (Great old building, too, it was the first public library in the borough.)
     
  4. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

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    wow, looking at amazon, currently lists Driving Ambition (normal hardcover version) as "4 new from $795.00 8 used from $407.72" yikes!

    Isn't Doug Nye on F-chat?...maybe he's got a spare one kick'n around somewhere? :D
     
  5. Peloton25

    Peloton25 F1 Veteran

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    As of a few days ago McLarenShop.com were offering the standard copies of 'Driving Ambition' for $119.00. Get them while they're hot. :cool:

    >8^)
    ER
     
  6. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

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  7. Peloton25

    Peloton25 F1 Veteran

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    I don't know where these copies surfaced from but I haven't seen them available at a reasonable price from any other source so I don't believe Virgin has done another print run. It appears they will ship them Internationally for $25 from McLarenshop and if you are considering it I wouldn't wait around. These likely will not last very long.

    >8^)
    ER
     
  8. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

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    have you ordered from this shop before Erik? are they reputable to deal with?
     
  9. Peloton25

    Peloton25 F1 Veteran

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    I have not, but McLarenShop.com is McLaren's official store. I wouldn't hesitate to give them my money.

    If you go to McLaren.com there is a link in the top right corner that takes you direct to McLarenShop.com

    >8^)
    ER
     
  10. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

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    Do either of you have a ling to either images and/or schematics of the transmission?

    I've been looking for some time now but I can't find anything of quality.
     
  11. Peloton25

    Peloton25 F1 Veteran

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    #61 Peloton25, Apr 23, 2012
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    I think this is the best example you will find. :)

    HiRes Version

    >8^)
    ER
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  12. gregh

    gregh Karting

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    Did you mount yours Erik? Mine's still in the box...
     
  13. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

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    A million thanks for this and all the F1 info you've shared here, Peloton25.
     
  14. Peloton25

    Peloton25 F1 Veteran

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    No - I found that hanging on the wall in someone's garage. ;)

    That's not the print that comes with "Driving Ambition" either, but rather is the original engineering drawing from Weismann/Traction Products.

    You're welcome. :)

    >8^)
    ER
     
  15. Pagani2011

    Pagani2011 Karting

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    hi
    is there someone in here who can help me to get the deluxe edition or the limited edition in perfect conditions
    Thanks
    Please send me a PM
     
  16. Gmaccormack

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  17. Juli

    Juli Formula Junior

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    I would have interest in a mint copy of the deluxe edition (1 of 1000).

    Please let me know if anyone is selling.

    Thanks!
     
  18. Ps2006

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    Chaps apologies for the thread bounce and first post, enjoying reading the threads here, I am a keen spectator and I have a handful of Ferrari and mclaren books I have collected over the years (closest I’ll ever get to owning a car!) wondered roughly what you think a 1 of 59 ‘Le Mans’ edition of mclaren driving ambition might be worth? Any ideas appreciated.
     
  19. markst270

    markst270 Karting

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    11 years on, my biggest regret ever is selling this book, I am so stupid
     
  20. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    I might be willing to sell my copy.
     
  21. Rosey

    Rosey F1 Rookie

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    I have one of the standard editions and flick through it regularly.
     
  22. markst270

    markst270 Karting

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    I do have the standard edition, which I got signed by Gordon Murray, If the price is right and the book is mint with both boxes, posters and gloves, then I'm very interested
     
  23. markst270

    markst270 Karting

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    I must say as well I would also be interested in the McLaren F1 25th Anniversary Tour book
     

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