ascMcLaren Enthusiasts

negusm · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject:

Sandy is pretty hard on cars which don't meet his standards Wink

The guy (RARE-ASC) who is selling it has been part of this board since he sold a MINT blue asc a while back....and the new owner of THAT car is tickled pink with it....so I would say he's a respectable seller....but as always do your homework and feel comfortable with what you are buying.

-Mike
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1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration

Sandy · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:38 pm Post subject:

Okay, I was too harsh on the car. Actually, I read the description too fast as the darn phone was ringing off the hook and I wanted to finish the description, so I was flying and scanning it to get done. The car looks very nice and being a Capri, is rarer than a 'Stang.
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1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.

http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/

Sandy · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:40 pm Post subject: Stereo

Did anyone from here recently buy a brand new in box Alpine 7272 that was on e-bay? The auction was ended early, actually 22 hours after it began.
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Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.

1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.

http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/

rlyons13 · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:41 pm Post subject:

Guys,

Not sure if this oversteps the rules on this board, but by posting I was hoping to do a little homework, just as I would be brutally candid if someone was to ask me my opinion of an SVT Cobra (my speciality). Anyway, from the pictures, it seems like this car was supposed to have head/tail light covers that are missing, correct? Also, it appears as if the woodgraining around the dash/passenger/diagnostoic car bezels is wrong/missing. And isn't there also supposed to be an internal plaque on the passenger side bezel? The door panels look a bit worn, and the bright fastner on the window switch bezels is wrong for stock Mustang/Capris of that era, but not sure about the McLarens. The new door weatherstripping ends somewhat abruptly at the top of the quarterpanel. On regular Fox bodied convertibles, this is much more finished. Is this correct? And, while a $3.5K paint job sounds about right for a base/clear paint job of decently high quality, does this sound right if the correct paint (Sikkens?) was used? So, if any/all of you want to chime in and add/correct/affirm me, please do. If any of you were to purchase a used SVT Cobra in the future, I would do nothing less for you.

Of course, my wife likes the 87-Up Mustang based McLarens and isn't crazy about the four-eyed Mercury versions. I could like any McLaren for 86-up (EFI and 8.8 axle), but really have a soft spot for the 86, although the 89-90 with MAF (and 90 with Air Bag) is a big consideration.

Thanks!
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Robert Lyons
"I got a Vintage Mustang for my wife. Best trade I ever made!"

negusm · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:48 pm Post subject:

Sandy...can tell you all of that info and I'm sure he will....he might be able to give you about what its worth.

I also think it may be missing the badges on the rear trunk lid....but I'm not 100% sure on the verts.

-Mike
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1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration

Sandy · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject:

You don't think I have gotten meself in enough trouble, as of late? I speed read the red convertible, shoot from the hip a quick inner feeling, based upon my mis-reading the advertisment, judge the car too harshly, get called on the mat for my actions, and NOW you want me to start over on it ? It's a nice shiney red convertible, far better than many other like examples of 1984-1986 ascMcLarens. It's a used 19 year old car in a condition that defies its age. Okay?
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Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.

1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.

http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/

negusm · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:39 pm Post subject:

Just the facts...that's all he's asking for Smile

-Mike
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1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration

Sandy · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:40 pm Post subject:

"I could like any McLaren for 86-up (EFI..."

Bob, the 1985 ascMcLaren 2-Seat Roadsters were also EFI. The Coupes were with the Carb, but the 'verts were "pull-ahead" 1986 motors with EFI
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Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.

1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.

http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/

negusm · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:43 pm Post subject:

rlyons13 · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject:

Guys,

Thanks .... I think? I assume by your tone that my observations were valid, but that my observations must be tempered by realizing the car is 19 years old and has been driven. I still may give the seller a ring this weekend even though my wife would be somewhat against this purchase over the possible "Snowball".

BTW, what do youse and your SO's think of Aquamarine? I love it and am disappointed I just missed out on one. My wife threatened divorce.

I have had experence with CFI, as I once owned a 20th Anniversary convertible with every possible option, including automatic, which brought the CFI to the table. Never had any real problems with it, but it is a limiting factor in making "invisible" performance enhancements.
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"I got a Vintage Mustang for my wife. Best trade I ever made!"

negusm · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject:

OK, I'll toss a little bit out here that I can see...I'm going to make a total wreck of this as I don't know things 100%...

Sandy · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:16 pm Post subject:

I believe that only the 50 1984s had a dash plaque, that stated #__ of 50.
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Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.

1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.

http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/

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