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#1 Giraffe

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 17:24

During our recent visit to New Zealand, my wife (of 3 days!) and myself together with Sid Taylor were invited to visit the McLaren Trust, located in the former family home above the garage in Auckland, and these are some of the phots from our visit.....

The forcourt, entrance & stairs....

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This shot was taken in Bruce's bedroom.....

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Helmet & Monaco GP Trophy...
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Bruce's toy black cat at the bottom of the cabinet...

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#2 Tony Matthews

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 17:27

Congratulations on both events!

#3 Giraffe

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 17:27

Jan McLaren with brother Bruce's overalls...

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...& with James Hunt's (inside leg 31.5 ins)....

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These and other items of high value are kept in fireproof safes....

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Mike Hailwood's overalls....

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A record of every McLaren....

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Sid Taylor signs the Trust's Wall of Fame.....

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#4 MCS

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 18:12

Great stuff, Tony!

Thanks for all the picture posting and congratulations to you and Anne!!

#5 arttidesco

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 18:14

Looks like you have had a memorable trip Tony, thanks for sharing the photographs :up:

#6 Doug Nye

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 19:57

Best wishes Tony - will Missis help in 917PA pushing?

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#7 Giraffe

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 22:52

Best wishes Tony - will Missis help in 917PA pushing?

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That's one of several reasons why I recruited her.... :) Many thanks Doug! :)

#8 LittleChris

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Posted 08 February 2013 - 23:28

Congratulations to both of you Tony :wave: Hope all of you are enjoying the trip and keep the pic's coming

#9 JacnGille

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 01:14

Congratulations to both of you Tony :wave: Hope all of you are enjoying the trip and keep the pic's coming

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#10 275 GTB-4

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Posted 09 February 2013 - 12:12

Jan can be justly proud as the protecter of all of this wonderful Bruce paraphernalia....she is a true enthusiast :up: