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Old 20-08-2012, 10:16 AM   #1
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Our constant complant about concept cars not being exciting or futuristic enough isn't going to seem as credible in a few hours when everyone sees photos of the McLaren X-1. A prototype based on the McLaren MP4-12C for an unnamed collector, the X-1 is so controversial they haven't even named the designer yet.

The car was created when the head of McLaren Special Operations Paul Mackenzie met with an anonymous McLaren fan who wanted his own, custom vehicle. It took three years of consultation between McLaren, the client, and design chief Frank Stephenson for the product to be born.

Here's a list of vehicles that McLaren says inspired the design:
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Inspirational cars included a 1961 Facel Vega, a 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance Ghia, a 1959 Buick Electra, a 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K and a 1971 Citroën SM. There were various examples of architecture – including the Guggenheim museums in New York and Bilbao – plus a Jaeger LeCoultre art deco clock, an Airstream trailer, a Thomas Mann Montblanc pen, a grand piano – and an eggplant. ‘The client liked the shiny texture of the finish,' notes Stephenson. There was also a black-and-white photo of Audrey Hepburn.
Ok, so how does a Macca + every car we like end up like this?

According to McLaren, the three years they spent working on it went into details. Many, many details. The headlights mirror the McLaren Speed Marque logo, the air brake rear wing is solid aluminum and nickel-plated, as are most of the touches on the car. The rest is the expected mix of carbon fiber

And what about the wheel covers? The enclosed rear is a classic, Citroën-influenced piece we don't see much of lately. The carbon panels on the outside open to give access using some apparently gorgeous hinges.

Oh, and the car is road legal.

Let's just come out and say it: this car is ridiculous. It is a strange mix of insane components for a rich person who can basically dictate every little damn detail they want. It's an exercise in artistic masturbation.

We love the hell out of it. We'll be tracking it down at Pebble Bea-OTCH so we can enjoy every angle.
http://jalopnik.com/5935669/the-mcla...reaking-insane

Not pretty but not ugly, futuristic art deco style that I do like.
I'd like to see it in the flesh.

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Old 20-08-2012, 10:20 AM   #2
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Whats not to love?
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Old 20-08-2012, 10:40 AM   #3
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WTF That looks shyte...

Looks like one of those old Citoen DS things.

About a desireable as Rosanne Arnold
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Old 20-08-2012, 10:54 AM   #4
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Na dont like it.
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Old 20-08-2012, 11:01 AM   #5
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Looks terrible and McLaren should be embarrassed to put their name to that thing. I hope this anonymous client is given them a shed load of coin is all I can say.
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Old 20-08-2012, 11:04 AM   #6
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That's bloody awful.
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Old 20-08-2012, 11:19 AM   #7
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Looks like something I pushed out in the toilet last night.

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Old 20-08-2012, 12:07 PM   #8
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Old 20-08-2012, 12:28 PM   #9
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Whether i like it or not is irrelevant....

What i do like though is that in this day and age of mass production and assembly lines, there is still the opportunity to walk into a manufacturer (albeit pushing a wheelbarrow full of money) and have them build a car to suit your desires and tastes....

Reminds me of the days of old and “Coachbuilt” cars...thumbs up to McLaren for doing it.....
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Old 20-08-2012, 12:39 PM   #10
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Old 20-08-2012, 01:20 PM   #11
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. . . Personally i like it, its something different and they are willing to take a risk .

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Old 20-08-2012, 05:08 PM   #12
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Interesting design..... but reeks of Ron Dennis. therefore evil.
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Old 20-08-2012, 05:17 PM   #13
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Ahhh...thats better...this is how i remember Mclarens


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Nice CGI.....
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One word. YUK!!!
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Old 20-08-2012, 08:05 PM   #16
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Look better without those POS things over the rear wheels
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First thing that comes to mind.

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Old 21-08-2012, 02:16 AM   #18
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I think it looks bloody fantastic.
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Old 21-08-2012, 07:24 AM   #19
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Ahhh...thats better...this is how i remember Mclarens


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That is the most gorgeous car that has ever graced this earth . . . raw , style , pure
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Whether i like it or not is irrelevant....

What i do like though is that in this day and age of mass production and assembly lines, there is still the opportunity to walk into a manufacturer (albeit pushing a wheelbarrow full of money) and have them build a car to suit your desires and tastes....

Reminds me of the days of old and “Coachbuilt” cars...thumbs up to McLaren for doing it.....
agree entirely
my first thoughts were that the owner wanted a retro 50's style car with a modern touch and it seems that is the case. he didn't want a ferrari/lambo clone so good luck to him. not sure if i like it and i seriously doubt i would ever own it, no matter how rich i become, but i like the concept and idea behind it

a big thumbs up to all concerned in building it, if for nothing else, proving automotive dreams can come true for those willing to actually dream
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