Frank Stephenson

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phe35244

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

I have been made aware of an upcoming opportunity to meet Frank Stephenson, the designer of the MP4-12C, P1, 675LT, 570S, and 720S at an event scheduled for late April. The organizer of the event asked me to gauge interest in the community so he can better plan the event. The event will be held in the Southeast US. I'm sorry to be so vague, but I haven't been given the go-ahead to announce all the details. I'll provide more details as soon as I can. Please let me know if any of you are interested.

Thanks,

-Philip

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Stage7

· #2 · 3 mo ago

I have interest. Would we be able to bring a few cars to have him sign them?

Either way, it would be great to meet him.

The P1 is the best design in the history of automotive imo. The 675lt and 720s are not far behind Imo.

He/his team copied no one.

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sblvro

· #3 · 3 mo ago

can he sign my 720S? DM for details.

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GVIrish

· #4 · 3 mo ago

How far South in the Southeast? We talking Jacksonville or Charlotte?

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invisiblewave

· #5 · 3 mo ago

GVIrish said:
How far South in the Southeast? We talking Jacksonville or Charlotte?

Or Key West!

Phaphaphooey

· #6 · 3 mo ago

In maybe depending on location.

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EMF Audio (McMedics)

· #7 · 3 mo ago

I'm in the southeast, but my April is pretty packed so it would depend on the date for me.

three_dead_trolls

· #8 · 3 mo ago

interested and following

phe35244

Discussion Starter · #9 · 3 mo ago

My friend will speak to Frank next week and work out details. He will ask about autographs. He expects to make a formal announcement by the end of next week.

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Roxind

· #10 · 3 mo ago

Robert Melville is the designer of the 720s, as well as the 570 line as far as I’m aware.

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ZombiePhysicist

· #11 · 3 mo ago

And the 12C is "cloudy". Frank is on this site and we left off on a conversation here:

www.mclarenlife.com

Frank Stephenson MP4-12C full interview

Hi everyone, a couple of weeks ago I posted a link to a video I created which asked whether the MP4-12C can now be regarded as a modern classic. As part of the film I interviewed the car's designer Frank Stephenson. I promised to post again when I had seperately edited the full interview with...

www.mclarenlife.com

www.mclarenlife.com

I reached out to chat with Frank, who is a super nice guy, but he had scheduling issue and never got back in touch, as I'm sure he has much better things to do than chat with gadflies on a forum.

Older discussion on the 12C's designer here:

www.mclarenlife.com

Who designed the MP4-12C?

Who designed the MP4-12C? I was reading this little blurb about who really designed the Saleen S7 and it got me thinking about the MP4-12C and how we really do not know who it's designer(s) are. http://jalopnik.com/the-mysterious-disputed-birth-of-americas-greatest-sup-1675129620 We know it...

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www.mclarenlife.com

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phe35244

Discussion Starter · #12 · 2 mo ago (Edited)

Okay, here are some details:

Frank Stephenson will be attending the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix April 28-30 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Purchase Indycar tickets and car corral parking here: www.indyalabama.com
There will be autographs in the car corral and a design talk in the museum, limited seating. RSVP info and more details to come. For inquires [email protected].

He's thrilled about the idea of hanging out with owners/signing stuff out in the park. Car corral is filling up quick though...

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EMF Audio (McMedics)

· #13 · 2 mo ago

No can do for me, commitments in MI, SC and NC all those days.

sblvro

· #14 · 2 mo ago

EMF Audio (McMedics) said:
No can do for me, commitments in MI, SC and NC all those days.

what are you doing in MI? which part?

sblvro

· #15 · 2 mo ago

phe35244 said:
Okay, here are some details:

Frank Stephenson will be attending the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix April 28-30 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Purchase Indycar tickets and car corral parking here: www.indyalabama.com
There will be autographs in the car corral and a design talk in the museum, limited seating. RSVP info and more details to come. For inquires [email protected].

He's thrilled about the idea of hanging out with owners/signing stuff out in the park. Car corral is filling up quick though...

its a porsche event?

phe35244

Discussion Starter · #16 · 2 mo ago

sblvro said:
its a porsche event?

No, but there will be some Porsche racing. From the web page:

"If you’re a fan of Porsche racing, you won’t want to miss the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America – GT3 Cup and Porsche Sprint Challenge North America – Cayman, featuring some of the most advanced sports cars on the planet."

Barber Motorsports Park is also home to the North American Porsche Driving School.

EMF Audio (McMedics)

· #17 · 2 mo ago

sblvro said:
what are you doing in MI? which part?

Grand Rapids and Battle Creek

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phe35244

Discussion Starter · #18 · 1 mo ago

It was a pleasure to meet Frank. He had some good stories to tell. In the afternoon he gave a talk in the Barber Advanced Design Center about his life, career, and general design approach.

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