Is a McLaren F1 really that good?

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[@doducduy96]

$900k for a Zonda, a 360, and a freaking F1? That must be the deal of the century right there.

[@milosilic23]

I mean....

[@Thumper68]

More like the deal of the millennium

[@67fordmustanglover]

Deal of the century would be the Ferrari 250 GTO that Nick Mason bought for $35k. That’s an insane amount of appreciation to its current $40 million+.

[@Thumper68]

@@67fordmustanglover yeah but that car not even worth a million in my eyes. Value is very subjective.

[@jameshealy4594]

@@Thumper68 I think the deal of the Millennium would probably be one of the trades performed by Europeans to 'buy' land from native populations, I'm sure some details are apocryphal but even still, pretty sure the whole of Manhattan island is worth a skooch more than some glass beads and a hatchet or two these days...

[@deadmansfire]

That's maybe the best negotiation Ed has done ever

[@elmayimbe5094]

Correct. However, was it done shrewdly!

[@anonymoussoap8310]

I'm sorry but the hospital negotiation will forever will be the GOAT imo

[@Mike-tf4ke]

The guy's one hell of a talker

[@lancelaprarie6128]

Agreed

[@mattagnew206]

Ed needs to go into international trade agreements! ;)

[@josephsturdy8936]

The line “none of us could afford the cheapest McLaren F1 in North America” really got me wanting an update on the El Chapo F1

[@davidkelley751]

Really thought when I saw the trailer that somehow Ed pulled it off and got it.

[@jasonstilgebouer565]

El Chapos Brother just broke out of jail and was seen driving it near Hermosillo Mexico

[@josephsturdy8936]

@@jasonstilgebouer565 pictures anywhere or an article anywhere?

[@jasonstilgebouer565]

I only joke

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@jasonstilgebouer565 except the car is supposed to be with the family of El Chapos dead former beat drug dealers family as it was his car. Why would el chapos brother all of a sudden have it.

[@EM-ru3eh]

I’m a guide at Revs Institute, and get to see the F1 on a weekly basis. What a thrill to see it featured on one of my favorite shows!

[@duralate]

Sounds like you have the coolest job ever :D

[@EM-ru3eh]

@@duralate Well, its a volunteer gig lol. But I've been doing it for 5 years now. The Revs Institute is a fantastic place to learn about meaningful automobiles, and the technological advancements we enjoy today due to the sport of auto racing. And yes, it is the coolest place ever :D

[@steviesindahouse4903]

Thank you all there for your wonderful generosity .. Wyclef's car has obviously found a wonderful home .. and as Ed points out at the time there wasn't a great market for them (same thing when a 250GTO sold publicly at a Kruse auction for US$2.5K .. 1969 .. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_250_GTO) .. btw, love the paint! Dreams do come true! :-)

[@anthonygibbo1881]

@@steviesindahouse4903 yes I agree the paint is stunning 😍 the colour is perfect for the lines of the f1

[@EdBolian]

What did you think of Episode 1 of Car Trek 5?

[@n0murci565]

I really liked it, I got to see you guys leave Concours in the cars but I didn’t see you. I saw a bearded guy driving the lp-640

[@VINwiki]

That was the Car Wizard, I was in the F1.

[@neas11]

Absolutely amazing. Can’t wait for the other episodes.

[@n0murci565]

That’s awesome! Also Ed, I’m Austin, the son of the previous owner of the blue GT4, it was nice meeting you!

[@SDMircro]

👏👏Amazing episode 1👏 👏 Can't wait for the rest of the series!

[@oregonhighway]

"Don't exceed 150 mi an hour". I'm guessing you were giggling like a little girl 😄

[@SilvesterHumaj]

149 it is...

[@guskipper1194]

So cool that this was the way you were reunited with Wyclef's car. Amazing.

[@TheMarrvvinn]

The joy you guys experienced was absolutely awesome to see- it really felt like we were on the ride with you.

[@rickytorres9379]

I SAW CHRIS IN HIS EX SMUGGLER DODGE TRUCK TWO DAYS AGO ON I-85! It was like seeing a celebrity haha

[@Paladin1034]

I think the F1 will always be the hero car for everyone born before 2000. And from everyone who's ever driven one, it is one of the few hero cars that will absolutely live up to the hype. Everytime you see someone drive or even ride in one, there's this magical wonder at how perfect this machine is. I hope one day I get to see one. Seeing Ed talk about it is the cherry on top.

[@winnienguyen4420]

F1, Ferrari F50, Lamborghini Diablo VT, and Dodge Viper. Definitely the coolest exotic sports cars of the mid 1990s.

[@Paladin1034]

@@winnienguyen4420 we all had the posters and the folders of them. And now we're like "I'd love to drive one but idk about owning one" lol

[@panzerveps]

The F1 design has aged well. They could've released it this year, and no one would think the design is more than 20 years old.

[@granolatimes7185]

20? Hell its essentially 30 years old now. Truly a timeless design.

[@panzerveps]

@@granolatimes7185 more than 20 could mean 30 as well.

[@B41L3Y]

Except the wheels

[@philithegamer8265]

@@B41L3Y And the interior in general.

[@nashidaperv2351]

them bus lights and turn signals will def fly under the radar.

[@Jefe4x4]

You can tell by Ed’s face he’s checking off the bucket list! Congrats!

[@mr6johnclark]

he'll be looking for a flooded Mclaren... And ju,mping on one if he finds one.

[@Jefe4x4]

@@mr6johnclark with high mileage with crabs from the sea and from Hilton

[@kmmeier420]

The Collier collection is a must see for any real car lover. They have some AMAZING cars that actually get driven and their staff is extremely knowledgeable.

[@EM-ru3eh]

I've been a volunteer guide at Revs for 5 years. It is indeed amazing! I love pointing out the license plates on the cars- they are there for a reason! 😉

[@sparkyenergia]

@@EM-ru3eh If they have an MR2 then that is where I would be for the day. (SW20 specifically)

[@warriorguydudething]

@@sparkyenergia the McLaren is the youngest car in the collection

[@Petrospect]

Close in color to your Murci too. Almost like you spec'd it.

[@edwardbaker5373]

This is your new number 1 story. I got chills listening. Very well done guys

[@Jasta315]

The owner is amazing!!! Thank you! What a cool opportunity.

[@iDymff]

It was great to finally see three people in a McLaren together. I always wanted to know how that looked. It is such a cool car and beautiful color. So happy for Ed that he screwed negotiate himself to drive that beast

[@InsaneBimmer]

Watching Ed truly geek out in the F1 during Part 1 of Car Trek was just awesome.

[@ncclster]

Car Trek really has taken the vacant spot of the old top gear series, keep it up guys :)

[@Nick210]

Not even remotely.

[@ieatcentipedesforbreakfast]

@@Nick210 leave lol

[@CaTaffy]

Love that Ed never mentions the difference in weight when comparing the F1 to the Murci, both here and in Car Trek. Oh yeah, they're pretty similar, one's just 1500 lbs heavier. Basically the same ;) In all seriousness though, WOW what a get with the F1. When I watched the CT episode I was immediately hyped knowing you'd have a great story about it. As usual you do not dissappoint.

[@zack7443]

This car trek was awesome I’m still amazed you managed to get a f1😂

[@kingbaldwinthe4]

Was? Bruh it just started

[@TheRedrider05]

Car Trek is an amazing series. I hope you guys keep it going as long as possible. Love the “Ive done all the work and Im going to drive that car” attitude lolol

[@SLACKERSHAW]

No one else deserved this experience more than you guys!

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

False, no one but me.

[@ShafferBrah]

So happy you got to have that experience ed. Thats amazing. I used to have so many posters of this car. Absolutely love the f1

[@goaway3717]

Love it. You guys hit it out of the park with each series. As long as you keep making them I'll keep watching them.

[@treywylie]

I've watched the opening of Car Trek S5E1 multiple times in the last day and it still brings a smile to my face to see some of the coolest car guys get to live out their dreams in the F1. Thank you for your channels and thank you for building the communities that allowed you to bring us this content and share with the world. So much respect for Miles Collier and everyone at the Revs Institute that made this possible.

[@Brad772006]

Congratulations on getting this amazing experience. The excitement you display by just talking about it makes me really hope that someday you get your own F1.

[@MrBdavis99]

Thank you, Ed for allowing car guys worldwide to live vicariously through you on KZbin!

[@danf8047]

I think this (car trek) is the best youtube collab. You guys have a natural chemistry.

[@lozahe]

That’s freaking amazing! 😮🤯 Good energy brings good energy, I believe it’s your good energy that makes your channels so good. Having said that, this has been one, if not my favorite Car Trek episode.

[@rmrestivo]

Amazing series .... the 3 of you work so well together both entertaining and funny ... please keep it going always look forward to the next season ... well done 👍

[@batmayn]

been here since like 60k subs, THIS IS AMAZING! Congrats Ed and everyone else at VinWiki!

[@TruckinSongster]

With every new connection, experience, and spectacle you facilitate... A door opens to the next big moment you couldn't see coming. I'm a fan... I've been entertained since day one! Great job, Ed!

[@mccoybyz1099]

I've gotta say I absolutely love everything Ed and the boys do, it's top shelf car content everytime and we're all super lucky to have people like these guys that take the time to make these awesome vlogs! Keep up the awesomeness Ed! LoL! You are greatly appreciated!

[@crowvelle]

That's amazing, I have a picture of myself standing next to that car in the Revs museum. Unbelievable place.

[@itsnotme07]

Wicked cool! The day I got my license way back in 1983...my friend's Dad said I could come and borrow his 1979 Chrysler 300 for the night. This beautiful white on red interior car had 14000 miles on it and was in MINT condition! I'd previously had the pleasure of driving it prior while on my learner's permit with his Dad in the car. Let's just say I was the more responsible of the two (his son) of us...so when he offered the car, I accepted quick!! I picked it up after having my Dad drop me off. Even he couldn't believe I was going to have a cool ride for the night. 38 years later...I still remember pretty much every moment of that evening. It was very cool and the 300 got maybe 150 miles added to it. Dropped it off at my friend's house precisely at 1 am (when my newly printed license expired unless I had a licensed driver over 21 with me) and walked home. I know, it's not a McLaren F1...what car is? But when you're 16 and just got your license hours before...it might as well as been. Corinthian leather too!!

[@SmokeyBear464]

Love this channel! And so glad Car Trek is back!!!!

[@abrahammartin8447]

Ed, you literally lived my long life dream, driving a F1, I'm happy for you it has happened to you as a super car enthusiasts that admires and appreciates this Legend! Thank you for sharing!

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

I do love seeing your adventures and watching your videos! Thank you for making them

[@moe5046]

Amazing car trek series Ed All three of you are great together Keep it going Hopefully one day you own an mclaren f1

[@daviddennis9644]

Thank you for the backstory, Ed. Loved Episode 1 of CT 5. Very, very well done! I asked Freddy on his channel if we could expect any "unsheathed undercarriages", but he never responded. :) Looking forward to Episode 2.

[@spoolindsm127]

So amazing you got this opportunity. That color made me tear up. So beautiful 😍

[@zaynesworld1680]

Thank you for making this awesome series…seen that F1 in person beautiful car crazy how small it is also.

[@mechmotion]

This was one of the best car footage made for years. Amazing.

[@spottedeuros1529]

One of the coolest images of the new series is the three of you in the F1. So cool!

[@whitturner7919]

I am a volunteer at Revs Institute and part of my job is to explain the car (and all the others) to visitors, and I am not allowed to touch the car! You guys are soooo lucky! But very nice of Ed to put in a plug for Revs - it is truly a remarkable collection!

[@ZacharyCox]

What I found crazy at Revs, it's the first car you see when you walk into the museum. You'd think it would be deep in the heart of the museum.

[@dallinmask7038]

Every single vinwiki car story I’ve watched (and there’s been many) I have thoroughly enjoyed not only because they’re fantastic stories but also because they’re told by fantastic story tellers. Is it just some supernatural gift that once you become a car guy, you become an incredible story teller?

[@anthonyklein4601]

This video made me giddy! Love all the work you guys put it! Thanks!

[@sergiobollana]

Happy for you guys, you're all really hard workers and you deserve it. Thank you for the entertainment!

[@eric21881]

Glad you have fun I’m glad all three of you have fun It’s seems real genuine and that’s what makes the show seem genuine and makes it fun to watch I may not get to be there but I’m as close as I can get Again y’all are making a fantastic show It’s another fantastic season and again it’s shaping up to be everything American top gear wished it was It’s really hard to budget a genuine connection between the hosts. I’m sure you aren’t best friends but y’all are more than well acquainted enough to make it work. That’s what really made British top gear so good and was what American top gear completely lacked.

[@xero256]

That is fantastic! Glad you got a chance to drive it about. I do hope you can pick one up before too long.

[@rw9495]

Genuinely thank you so much for this video. It's highly unlikely my financial trajectory will align with this car in this lifetime, so I love hearing first hand accounts from people that have driven them! Happy you're one of them!

[@power0fdreams438]

Happy for you Ed. Would a congratulations be out of place here!? What an amazing opportunity and I'm sure one of the highlights of your life. 🤜

[@ericpisch2732]

It is a fantastic bit of original auto content, up there with the TG boys, you lucky lucky lucky bastard Ed

[@ericfstrauss]

Great negotiating Ed, it was a great @cartrek opening for Hoovie, Tavarish and you.

[@notDonaldFagen]

I actually shouted out loud 'WHAT' when he said how much Wyclef was asking.

[@kingofcrunk4237]

So happy for you, Ed. That's great.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Wow! What an amazing story and experience for all of you. In 2001 I worked in Boston as VP for a software startup. A board member had a new F1 that he drove to our monthly board meetings. I did not even know what it was, but I did enjoy hanging around it in the parking lot. Pretty amazing to think this car was just left to chill parked next to my Maxima in a mostly empty parking lot. I remember thinking the design was beautiful and the 3 seat configuration was very cool for an expensive little sports car. Now I wish I had taken the time to get the owner to take me out for a spin. He was a cool investor who would show up in cargo shorts, sandals and a tee shirt to keep an eye on the company he had invested his fund in.

[@robertlee9395]

Some things you can't own, but that was some shrewd negotiating on Mr. Bolian's behalf. Bravo!

[@schlehke]

you should publish a behind the scenes video from Car Trek, it would be cool to see some of the conversations you guys have setting things up and working through problems.

[@clintgliford9941]

Best Car Trek so far. F40 would have been awesome in 4.

[@philithegamer8265]

Timeless car.

[@never-stock-rc2968]

Way cool Ed! I appreciate the hard work you guys put in for us too see this. What great example of an F1

[@enzospartan]

I got to see this exact F1 in Naples several years ago. That was a bucket list item and I can't imagine actually driving it.

[@tutelarius]

So we settled right down the middle at 150mph pulls along the highway with no chaperone.

[@lukegilbert7985]

That Auto Tempest shirt seems a lot less wrinkly, production values are through the roof!

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

As usual amazing story, cool video and Ed's negotiation skill are just...legendary..

[@callenbest9550]

Gday from Australia 🇦🇺 love your content glad you finally got to drive it!

[@Phalanx082]

That paint color with that leather is just perfect.

[@ashp5406]

McLaren F1 is dream car for anyone in their 30ties , Right from playing in NFS2.... Glad to see you guys were able to experience it (live every car guys dream...) Excited for the rest of the series and best of luck..

[@chrisw.4318]

So glad you got to live out one of your dreams Ed, congratulations.

[@bdjm8595]

Such a great story, thanks for sharing Ed !!!!

[@joshuacwilson6187]

So amazing to see you drive the F1!

[@brandonscully]

I'm so happy for you. Such a dream come true. I've always thought the height of my dream come true would be to just sit in one.

[@sensoryadaptation4878]

So excited to watch this episode. I was born on Amelia Island and actually followed a Bugatti Veyron to that same boat ramp 8-9 years ago!! That was a childhood dream come to life - I wish I had known this was happening, I was out of town for this year's Concours.

[@cvnis957]

Thank you so much to everyone involved for letting Ed live out so many of our dreams.

[@superdave2316]

Ed I love your enthusiasm and I hope these automotive adventures never become just something that you do for clicks.

[@michaelbitting2624]

The way he spoke, you could feel his excitement. Would be fun if you could do something like this for a lucky viewer

[@barrysmith1654]

Cruising the Coast coming up in a few weeks , I will be rocking my Vinwiki gear

[@discordye4825]

The first episode was kinda slow, no pun intended. But it was just kinda done. You didn't really setup the new series too well. Can't wait to see what you guys get into!

[@TJayVariable]

Funny, I really liked that it was that way. I hope the series will continue to give us both what we like

[@xdrmurdochx]

I have been waiting for this video!!! What an incredible experience, wow - lost for words. Just to think of how few people have ever got behind the wheel of one of those...a culmination of a lifetime of pinch yourself moments.

[@91CavGT5]

I fell in love with the F-1 in 1996 as a 20 year old. 2 years after that I spotted a silver one driving in Dallas. That memory is etched in my brain! It is the epitome of automobile perfection. One day I will see one in person again, one day.

[@cuzzinolaf]

Such an awesome experience for you guys, thanks for sharing the video and story. I was able to see the F1 with Serial# 001 and changed my entire plans for the day to make it happen.

[@matthewfuller1129]

It's an amazing machine. I was able to closely (well, as close as a visitor can) inspect the McLaren F1 at the REVS Institute in Naples last March. Pretty special that you got to drive it.

[@JDR1971]

That car still looks fantastic! I remember seeing one in Woodside, CA. in the 1990s. It was a dark burgundy/brown color, epic car.

[@CupwakeRBLX]

There is still some roaming around the Bay Area. I saw one in Berkeley a couple years back.

[@PauliesGotIt]

loving all you guys are doing.. live my dream and enjoy.. cannot wait for 6 not finished 5 yet :)

[@blairwilliams136]

So happy for Ed getting to meet his automotive hero car !

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

The F1 looks the same age next to the murcielago and the merc, that car is timeless

[@digitalrtr]

Amazing story. Well said and it felt like I was right there with you. Bravo and congratulations.

[@dilloncherlet4420]

I was 5 when it set the production car speed record. Been my favorite car ever since.

[@ed_cetera]

In the late 90s after enjoying the Concorso Italiano, at that time held at the Quail, I was in my rental car stuck in event exit traffic behind an orange McLaren F1, the license plate on that car in front of me was "SUBTLE" (California plate)

[@8gti9]

Yes, I do enjoy the cartrek series and keep up the good work!

[@Kiwi_Bayer]

My absolute dream car since I was 6 when I did a small article about Bruce Mclaren. When I lived in NZ (I moved to Germany 2020) during the 2020 lockdown, I was fortunate enough to be able to keep working, and so on my normal work journey in the mornings, I see this F1 traveling to the city, which I then saw this same McLaren most mornings for 3months. I thought that was awesome considering how much they're worth etc. Absoute beauty of a car if you ever see one in real life.

[@legendarygaming2248]

Thank you Ed thanks to your shrewd negotiating tactics and tips I’ve just purchased one of my dream cars for a great price I purchased a running and driving G8 GT for 5500$ after repairs before interest im looking at just under 10,000 original asking price was 8500

[@cadmando18]

Man I have loved Car Trek, and the McLaren F1 is the most awesome car I have ever heard of. I remember watching and learning everything about it as a kid when it first came out. My computer started up with the sound of a McLaren, every sound was a McLaren, the wallpaper was a McLaren, the cursor was a McLaren... Anyway Thanks for the video. Very awesome.

[@JoshuaC923]

Keep making Car Trek! It's really good

[@Abelsgarage_]

11:00 honestly looks like it’s straight out of a scene from NFS Hot pursuit 2 😍

[@anmous69]

So happy they took a risk and let you guys do that. It speaks volumes.

[@calebloewen]

Such a cool story! You should do a directors extended cut off the time you had with the F1!

[@psubuster]

Good morning Ed. Awesome episode 1 yesterday.

[@EdBolian]

Thanks so much! We had a lot of fun.