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Driving Ambition : The Official Inside Story of the McLaren F1 (Hardcover)

by Doug Nye (Author), Ron Dennis (Author), Gordon Murray (Author)
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Product details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; illustrated edition edition (4 Nov 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852278412
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852278410
  • Product Dimensions: 30.6 x 30.2 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 480,215 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Car magazine, December 1999

'This book does the near impossible by living up to the McLaren F1's awesome reputation. Ultimate car gets ultimate book...Written by Doug Nye - the man who wrote the original F1 sales brochure - with help from Messrs Murray and Dennis, it is simply definitive. Starting with the dream-like sketches in young Murray's college books, taking in the now legendary chat in an airport lounge which hatched the idea, and going through every fractional evolution of the plan which culminated in the greatest road car ever built, it is a fascinating journey.'


Motorsport, January 2000

'Most books dedicated to the genesis of one car are a straight plod through the facts. This couldn't be more different...It's a fascinating record which impressed me all over again with the car's staggering no-compromise solutions'. The handsome pages are alive with illustrations prototypes, components, sketches, memos, mules and mock-ups'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely to get into the car - Cannot get out of this book!, 14 Jan 2001
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Need a gift for a car lover? Either pay £500,000 for the car or buy this book. Every person who has picked up this book since it arrived at my house has lost an hour of their life in the intricate details it contains. BUY IT - It is not possible to be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Man oh man oh man, 5 Jan 2001
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If you are interested in the F1 or in exotic cars in general, GET THIS BOOK. Of the many books on cars that I have read, this one is the best in terms of quality and content. Awesome pictures that you will absolutely never see elsewhere. Every time I look at this book, I shake my head in disbelief at what a mind-boggling car the F1 is!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars McLaren F1 enthusiast`s coffee table book, 25 April 2007
By M. James "Martin James" (Staines, Middx. UK) - See all my reviews
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Very lavish and glossy book on the design of the McLaren F1 road car. From original concept to testing of the McLaren F1, this book covers every aspect of the design. Some great pictures not published before. The McLaren was the first of the first extreme super cars and in many ways is still the best. As such it deserves a book like this.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
This book is essential for fans of the Mclaren F1, well written with stunning photo's and illustrations. Yes it's expensive but worth every penny!
Published 13 months ago by Chrisg

5.0 out of 5 stars The quality of this book is on par with the car
Having been Employed by McLaren Cars from the early stages of development. I can say that this book is the most comprehensive start to finish documentary of the car you will find... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best car books ever
If you want to find out anything about the McLaren F1, it is in this book. The pictures are superb, and the writing is brilliant.
Published on 15 Jun 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This time the car is DEFINATELY the star!
Even glancing through this book on the first day i got it left me bewildered and amazed.I have to admit i love fast cars so a book about the fastest of them all got my attention... Read more
Published on 22 April 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Greater than the sum of its parts
The passion of McLaren, Ron Dennis and Gordon Murray combined with the superb technical writing of Doug Nye has resulted in a book which will serve as a poor mans momneto to the... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A tribute to the finest and fastest road car of 20thcentury
A fascinating book about a fabulous car - a feat of british ingenuity. This book, with its limited edition quality (I believe McLaren are preparing a 400 page limited edition! Read more
Published on 11 Nov 1999

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