patrick_y
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Honestly, I'm the same.
The cars were so rare that I never really saw one outside of Monterey Car Week or in London at the showroom. I see them actually more as art rather than a car (probably unfair of me to see it that way, Murray might not be pleased). So they didn't compute in my mind the same way as a car could. But listening to the man talk about his creation - and getting that understanding of the origin of why he does things the way he does - is a fun revelation and a glimpse into how he thinks and what he values.
Going back to analogies. Mate Rimac would probably be Rexhep Rexhepi? Luc Donkerwolke would be Vianney Halter? Marek Reichmann... Hmm, who would he be?
Gordon Murray and His Two Machines; McLaren F1 and The GMA T.50
If there was a "Philippe Dufour" equivalent in the car world, it'd probably be Gordon Murray. The car designer designed the original McLaren F1. And, more recently, as the head of his own eponymous car brand; Gordon Murray Automotive (sometimes known as G...
I love your analogy with Dufour.
To be perfect honest, I never took to either of his creations, but I nevertheless respect him greatly for his complete authenticity and technically brilliant efforts. Cheers, Filip
Honestly, I'm the same.
The cars were so rare that I never really saw one outside of Monterey Car Week or in London at the showroom. I see them actually more as art rather than a car (probably unfair of me to see it that way, Murray might not be pleased). So they didn't compute ...
Great analogies!
Reichman?? It's not really possible for me to link him with someone from the world of independent watchmaking. He inherited a certain design ethos, and did monumentally well with that, giving it his own taste and 'spin'. More analogous to Jorg Hayek perha...
He really created some of the best supercars ever and certainly the most unique.
I was lucky enough to see a McLaren F1 up close and personal in Mayfair in London well at least until Rowan Atkinson jumped in it and roared off and it is hard to imagine any supercar even now being able to surpass its unique look, performance and sound. ...
It is quite special.
Everyone focuses on the F1's superlative statistics; the top speed and the huge price tag at the time. However, I'm told from the friends who own these machines, the most impressive part is the lack of weight and the superlative suspension set up. I can't...
Not to mention the golden foil used to wrap the engine.
The most iconic car ever, IMHO.
He does.
I'm not piqued neither. But if I drove one and understood one, I'd be piqued. Watch companies are the same. They don't want to pique your interest directly. They want you to read about their watch, get mildly piqued, then dive deeper on your own initiativ...
