McLaren F1 LM model even Lewis Hamilton would desire

Think of an incentive that could push Lewis Hamilton to keep up his winning stride. If you could think of an incentive worth $4 million, you have to think of the McLaren F1 LM, being promised by McLaren CEO Ron Dennis for winning two Formula One World Championship titles. However, we could dwell on this forever what it is like to squeeze in the finest driving machine ever built for the public roads, but UK-based Amalgam Fine Collection sells what has to be one of the most detailed model collectible cars of this 1/8th scale McLaren F1 LM. The engine cover can be opened, showing off the intricate detailing on this stunning model and its hard to believe if this is actually a model. It is accompanied by the book “Driving Ambition” written by Doug Nye in conjunction with Ron Dennis and Gordon Murray, telling the whole story from conception to realization of this iconic car. Priced at $5,300, Gordon Murray will sign the book, along with the certificate of authenticity that accompanies each model.

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Classic Recreations get license to build official Shelby GT 500CR

Classic Recreations’ skilled craftsmanship for over 10 years of modifying and custom fabricating high-performance vehicles has finally paid back. Carroll Shelby has granted Classic Recreations the license to build the official Shelby GT 500CR. Announced on the opening day of the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the G.T.500CR will be offered in three models - The “Intro,” the “Performance” and the “Venom” models. The preliminary technical details and package specifications for the G.T.500CR, a 1967 Shelby continuation vehicle, will feature a hand-built 427 cubic inch (7.0L) engine, model specific bodywork, custom paint, hand-stitched upholstery and every car will have an official Shelby serial number and badges along with the official Shelby Worldwide Registry. This thrilling opportunity to grab a Mustang while retaining the iconic Shelby elements, it just can’t be better than this.

Intro Model starts at $119,000

Via: 1967 Fast Back

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Winterhalter's $8,000 Ariel Atom sports car replica

This one is sure to impress both the hardcore DIYers and the auto lovers. The Ariel Atom is one true minimal sports car with race bred construction and components, and the replica Ariel Atom by Winterhalter is equally impressive. Winterhalter has been earlier featured in Car and Driver magazine for his homemade Lotus 7 that cost him a mere $2,500. This time, he has made a replica of the high-performance English two-seater, the Ariel Atom. The base model of the sports car starts at $65,000 and goes as high as $90,000, depending on horsepower. On the other hand, Winterhalter’s replica Ariel Atom costs $8,000 in materials. It’s not the low cost or the make that makes this replica special, but the fact that 57-year-old Winterhalter has never seen one, estimating that only 40 Atoms exist in the United States. He has used photographs to scale the frame and read manufacturer data for all the rest. The whole process of creating this awesome replica took 1,900 man hours over 28 months. And yes, it isn’t an exact replica.

Winterhalter’s Ariel Atom replica specs:

• Rear, mid-mounted transverse engine and five-speed transaxle.

• Engine: D17A2 SOHC, VTEC, 127 HP, 114 lb-ft.

• Steel round tube drawn over mandrel space frame.

• Wheelbase: 89 inches.

• Weight: 1,100 pounds.

• Acceleration: 0-60 mph, 5.0 seconds.

Winterhalter said that the pre-inspection has been done and the open-air vehicle will be street legal and licensed as special construction. The replica isn’t yet complete as Winterhalter has to give the finishing touches that include upholstery and vinyl installation.

Via: ReadingEagle

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