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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 16, 2022

Mecum's Second Annual Tulsa Auction Sold $17 Million Of M...

Mecum’s second Tulsa auction continues success. With 643 vehicles crossing the block and a 77% sell-through rate, Mecum Auctions sold $17 million in total this past weekend at its second annual auction in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Held at the SageNet Center at Expo Square, the auction was characterized by a variety of cars, ranging from classics to muscle cars, to modern performance machines, all of them desirable, unique, and very worthy of a Mecum auction. The top ten sellers at the auction all sold for over 6 figures, and represent automotive icons from all over the world. MUST READ: A New Corvette Z06 NFT Will Auction Along With A Real-Life 2023 Z06 In A One-Off Color The very top seller was a 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster which sold for $409,750, which was followed by another car from 1965, a Mercury Comet A/FX Lightweight which sold for $313,500. Following that was a 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R that sold for $189,750. In fourth place was a 1985 Toyota FJ-45 Land Cruiser Custom which sold for $173,250, followed by two cars that sold for $165,000: a 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and a 1969 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner Coupe. In seventh place was a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that sold for $152,900, followed by a 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne Custom that sold for $132,000. In ninth place was a 1964 Plymouth Savoy Lightweight selling for $129,250, and finishing off the top ten was a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom selling for $126,500. Mecum’s next auction comes to Florida with the Orlando Summer Special Auction, which will be held July 6-9. View All Exotic And Luxury Cars For Sale Source: Mecum Auctions

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 15, 2022

A New Corvette Z06 NFT Will Auction Along With A Real-Lif...

Exclusively on SuperRare, the C8 Corvette Z06 enters the Web3 space in a unique way. With this upcoming NFT auction, Chevrolet gives bidders the chance to not only own a piece of Corvette Z06 NFT artwork, and not only a Corvette Z06, but also the color that the car is painted in. The first auction, happening June 20-24 on SuperRare with bids available to be placed in Ethereum, is for a piece of NFT artwork inspired by the Corvette Z06, by artist xsullo, as well as a Corvette Z06, which is equipped with the Z07 performance package, a commemorative plaque, carbon-fiber wheels, and permanently associated with the auction through the option code RFN, as well as the exclusive color of Minted Green. MUST READ: Barrett-Jackson Is Selling KISS Guitarist Paul Stanley’s Corvette In Las Vegas What makes this Minted Green color unique is the fact that it is featured on the NFT and the car, and the winning bidder will “Own the Color,” as the auction itself is aptly named because Chevrolet promises that it will not paint another production 2023 Corvette Z06 in the Minted Green color. The auction will benefit DonorsChoose, an organization that makes it easy to help teachers in need towards an education system that empowers all American students. With the auction beginning June 20, the artwork will be available to view at The Crypt Gallery during NFT NYC, bridging the gap between virtual art and the real world. View All Corvettes For Sale Image Source: Chevrolet Source: Chevrolet

By Edward Jones – June 14, 2022

Freije Auctioneers Offering The Brian Wedding Collection ...

Presented by Freije & Freije Auctioneers. The Brian Wedding Collection represents a carefully curated and well-maintained collection of American muscle cars from the 1960s through the present. The Auction features over 150 classic cars, trucks, and other items from the Brian Wedding Collection as well as other select no reserve consignments selling on Saturday, June 25th at 10 AM in Evansville, Indiana. Saturday’s offering will also include rare and collectible automobiles, gas pumps, and vintage road art and signage. Click Here For More Info 1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY RARE CORRECT SILVER EXTERIOR & SILVER INTERIOR. VIN: 194675S100661 2001 PORSCHE 911 2 DOOR COUPE, 6 SPEED M/T, CRUISE, LEATHER, PREMIUM AUDIO SYS, SUN ROOF, AC/HEAT, AUTOMATIC WINDOWS/LOCKS, ALLOY WHEELS, ODOMETER READS: 54454. VIN: WP0AA29971S621420 1967 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 2 DOOR, 289 CU. IN. V8, A/T, STEEL WHEELS, TEAL PAINT, ODOMETER READS: 32274. VIN: 7F03C214363 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE BRIGHT RED, ODOMETER READS: 78,608, BUILT IN ST LOUIS, MISSOURI PLANT, ODOMETER READS: 78625. VIN: 20867S112730 1978 FERRARI 308 GTS 2 DOOR COUPE, 2.9L V8, 5 SPEED M/T, LEATHER, AC/HEAT, ALLOY WHEELS, ODOMETER READS: 26526 **ACTUAL MILES** VIN: 23565

By Edward Jones – June 13, 2022

1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB “Tour de France” Being Auctioned

Presented by Broad Arrow Group. Designed by Pinin Farina and built by Scaglietti, this 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB “Tour de France”, chassis number 0619 GT, represents one of the finest examples of its kind. Offered at Broad Arrow Auctions upcoming Monterey Jet Center event this coming 18 August, this highly presented example comes with known history from new, including past ownership from noted N.A.R.T. race team mechanic, Ferrari guru and gentleman driver, Mr. Wayne Sparling. Impressive period European race history with multiple major awards, most recently at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (Vitesse ~ Elegance trophy) and 2021 Cavallino Classic (Finest competition Ferrari), it is accompanied by its Ferrari “Red Book” Classiche Certification, confirming this 250 TdF retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox and body. For more information please visit broadarrowauctions.com or click the button below. Learn More

By Edward Jones – June 09, 2022

Sir Sean Connery's Personal 1964 Aston Martin DB5

Presented by Broad Arrow Group. Sir Sean Connery's Personal 1964 Aston Martin BD5, the only Aston Martin DB5 ever owned by the legendary and iconic actor is at being offered at Broad Arrow Auctions' forthcoming Monterey Jet Center auction this 18 August. Offered directly from the Connery family, they have committed to donating a significant portion of the sale proceeds to benefit the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund. Another aspect of note is that his longtime friend, fellow Scotsman, and multiple F1 World Championship racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart has offered to give the successful buyer a drive in the car. While the drive itself will no doubt be memorable, the opportunity to perhaps hear a bit more about Sir Sean from a lifelong friend will no doubt be an equally compelling aspect of the added bonus. For more information please visit broadarrowauctions.com or click the button below. Learn More

By Edward Jones – May 26, 2022

Goldin Auctions May Elite Auction is Stacked With Celebri...

Presented by Goldin Auction. Goldin’s May Elite Auction is filled with items for the astute collector. Several items stand out from the offerings that include celebrity-owned vehicles, million-dollar comics, collectible high-end trading cards, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia items. Tupac Shakur Personally Owned H1 6.5L V8 Hummer The vehicle on auction, Tupac Shakur's 1996 American Motors Hummer H1, was bought in August 1996, approximately a month before his death. The rapper owned and drove the vehicle, which features a 6.5-liter turbodiesel V-8 engine with 195 hp and 430lb-ft of torque. The slick black customized automobile also includes a grille guard, 38" Dick Cepek off-road lights, and an external PA system with three sirens. The white lettering, "Eliminator," has been added to the space above the rear driver side fender. The bumpers are diamond plate, and the wheels and tires oversized for potential off-roading (GC package) to match the Cepek lights. The interior trim is a rich burl wood with cream-colored leather upholstery. The 12-disc Clarion sound system is unsurprising, given Shakur's love of music, and the interior also features a Sony GPS, a central tire inflation system, a rear sliding glass window, and full power options. The windows are made with privacy glass, and a 12,000-pound winch rests at the rear bumper. Bid Now 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Personally Owned by Steve McNair A 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label that was personally owned by former Tennessee Titans quarterback McNair from his purchase date of Nov. 24, 2003, until his death. The ownership of the luxury car was subsequently transferred to his wife, Jonula "Mechelle" McNair, and has remained in her name since then. The vehicle comes equipped with a 6.5-liter V-8 engine with automatic transmission. Bid Now 1986-86 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan Rookie Card One of the most sought-after modern cards of any type, and arguably the most popular card from any era or sport. This is an opportunity for a collection of basketball cards to reach the apex of refinement by owning a coveted 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card. Jordan is seen here in a PSA GEM MT 10, the highest grade acknowledged to exist by the grading company. It’s a distinction that fewer than two percent of all the examples ever validated by that company are qualified to boast. Bid Now Lewis Hamilton F1 Collection Lewis Hamilton, the current Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team driver, has won the most races in Formula 1 history, with 103 as of the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and is even with the legendary Michael Schumacher as a seven-time Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship victor. Offered in the collection is a 2006 Futera Grand Prix Next #95 Lewis Hamilton Rookie Card, his first-ever trading card that recently sold for $312,000 at Goldin. Bid Now

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By Tyler Rampersaud – May 25, 2022

Mecum Auctions' 35th Anniversary Indianapolis Auction Sol...

After 35 years in business, Mecum Auctions shattered records with explosive success in Indianapolis. Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic auction at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis has become a staple event in the automotive auction world. This past one was held coinciding with Mecum’s 35th anniversary as an auction house, but that was far from the only celebration to be had. That’s because the auction was an incredible and record-setting success, selling a total of $126.5 million with over 90% of lots being sold. This represents an 18% increase over the last Indianapolis auction, and it’s thanks to having some incredible, rare, and unique cars available that are part of amazing stories and collections. MUST READ: Goldin Auctions May Elite Auction is Stacked With Celebrity Items Like Tupac’s Hummer A total of 9 cars sold for over $1 million, including the most expensive Dodge Hemi Daytona ever sold at auction. The top seller was a 1965 Brawner Hawk Ford “Dean Van Lines Special” Indy Car, which brought in an incredible $2.2 million with no reserve. In second place was a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster which sold at $1.375 million, and tied with it was a 1965 Eagle Weslake Ford “Santa Ana” Indy Car, as well as a lot of 18 Corvettes from Dr. Richard Foster. As the fifth highest seller, a 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona commanded a price of $1.32 million, followed by a 2019 Ford GT Carbon Series that sold for $1.21 million, a 2020 Ford GT MkII that sold for the same, and a 2020 Ford GT that also sold for the same. In ninth place was a 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster which sold for $1.1 million, and rounding out the top ten was a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible which sold for $962,500. With this incredible success in the books for Mecum, Tulsa is the next destination on the auction calendar, with the sale taking place June 9-11. Source: Mecum Auctions

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By Tyler Rampersaud – May 17, 2022

RM Sotheby's Monaco Auction Grossed €31m With Historic F1...

In the place where one of the world’s most revered Grand Prix races is held, there’s no doubt that an automotive auction would cause quite a stir. Coinciding with the Grand Prix Historique, RM Sotheby’s held an auction in Monaco, and it was quite the show. In keeping with the Monégasque motorsport theme of the time, the auction featured lots of racing legends within its top ten sales. Two of them were iconic Formula 1 cars owned by Nigel Mansell. This excitement resulted in a record-breaking gross of nearly €31 million, with 9 out of the top 10 sales being over €1 million. MUST READ: Tim Allen’s 2017 Ford GT Up For Auction The top two spots belonged to Mansell’s Formula One cars, with €4,055,000 being the price for his 1991 Williams FW14, famous for carrying Ayrton Senna when he ran out of fuel, and his 1989 Ferrari 640 being sold for €3,605,000. An incredible 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti was sold for €2,592,500 due to it being one of 16 US examples to have its specific configuration. After that, a €2,480,000 1971 Lamborghini Miura, a €2,030,000 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB by Scaglietti, and another €2,030,000 1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II followed. Another racing legend, a 1988 Jaguar XJR-9, sold for €1,917,500, followed by a 1969 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 Sports Racer which sold for €1,636,250. A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight sold for €1,287,500, and rounding out the top 10 was a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante ‘X-Pack,’ which sold for €680,000. With this incredible Monaco auction behind them, RM Sotheby’s looks forward to an incredible sale in Monterey. Source: RM Sotheby's

By Edward Jones – May 10, 2022

Passion for the Drive: The Cars of Jim Taylor

Presented by Broad Arrow Group. Broad Arrow Auctions, a Broad Arrow Group Company is thrilled to announce the single-owner offering of Mr. Jim Taylor, taking place this 14-15 October in his hometown of Gloversville, located a short distance from Albany, New York. The single-owner offering of over 120 motor cars, offered without reserve*, represents one of the finest assemblages of European, British, and American sports and vintage cars including an impressive selection of Allard, Alvis, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cunningham, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, and Shelby motor cars. Perhaps even more impressive is just how many of Mr. Taylor's cars have been rallied and shown around the world. “I have had the distinct pleasure of enjoying vintage cars for the better part of my entire adult life. Vintage cars and the lifestyle surrounding the classic car hobby have been a tremendous source of joy and pleasure for me, whether vintage racing on the historic Mille Miglia or competing on the show fields of the Amelia Island or Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Each experience, usually marked with a different car and like-minded participants, has been nothing short of exceptional. Over the years, I have tried to support the hobby as generously as possible whether by hosting charitable events at the garage or through my philanthropic support of numerous automotive museums, including the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Sharing this hobby with others is what keeps the passion alive for future generations and I hope that in the sale of my cars and memorabilia we will continue to help foster that love and passion in and among generations of enthusiasts to come.” - Jim Taylor Learn More 1955 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer The incomparable highlight of the offering is this 1955 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer, chassis XKD 515. Considered by marque specialists to be one of the most original examples extant, this example owes its authenticity to the fact that is was largely spared from competitive racing when new and instead was primarily used as a road car. As the 15th of the 42 examples originally built and having had the benefit of a pampered life, the Taylor D-Type remains one of the finest pedigreed cars of the breed. Simply put, it is one of the best, no-excuses Jaguar D-Types on the planet.*The 1955 Jaguar D-Type will be offered WITH reserve at the auction. 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra All original, three-owner, time-warp example that is well-known in Shelby American circles on account of its peerless originality and notable provenance. 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra The 427 Cobra was the recipient of a thorough restoration, preserving much of its originality while simultaneously setting it up for long distance touring. Shelby Hertz "Rent-A-Racers" Four Shelby Hertz "Rent-A-Racers", all of which are factory built, manual transmission cars including, a 1966 G.T. 350-H Fastback, one of the 85 original four-speed manual cars, a 2006 GT-H Fastback "Executive Car" that is one of only four built with a manual transmission, a 2007 GT-H Convertible, one of just 17 "Executive Cars" built with a manual transmission, and a 2016 GT-H, one of just 16 "Executive Cars" equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, which has a supercharged, 670-horsepower V-8 engine. 1937 Horch Model 853A Cabriolet One of the best unrestored Horch motor cars in existence, Mr. Taylor's example was honored with a class award in the Preservation Class at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as a result of its originality. 1954 Cunningham C-3 A beautifully restored, Vignale coachbuilt coupe delivered a class award at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as well as a Best-in-Class award at the Amelia Island Concours. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster A numbers matching example, complete with original factory hardtop, Becker Shortwave radio, seatbelts, fitted luggage, and Nardi steering wheel. Heritage Ford GTs An original 2005 Ford GT Heritage example showing less than five miles from new, and a 2020 Ford GT Heritage with just under 1,000 miles from new. An Extensive Selection of Jaguar Motor Cars The Jaguar segment is a sight to behold within the offering and encompasses more than 20 different models ranging from a beautiful SS 100, Alloy XK 120, 140s, 150s and up through a plethora of E-Types and XJs.

By Edward Jones – May 09, 2022

Parnelli Jones' Personal 2020 Ford GT MkII Heading To Auc...

Presented by Mecum Auctions. Parnelli Jones needs no introduction to generations of racing fans as one of the most versatile and accomplished race drivers in American history, with winning records as both a driver and owner in practically every form of motorsports. An inductee into more than 20 halls of fame, Jones’ string of victories includes the 1963 Indianapolis 500 and Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the 1967 Motor Trend 500 at Riverside, the 1970 Trans-Am Championship in the famous Bud Moore Boss 302 Mustang and multiple off-road wins in his famed “Big Oly” Ford Bronco. Jones’ decades-long partnership with Ford Motor Company as driver, dealer, team owner and brand ambassador has certainly been mutually rewarding, so it was only natural that his personal collection should include this stunningly beautiful 2020 Ford GT, the most advanced and potent automobile ever to wear the famous Blue Oval. Distinguished by its Ingot Silver exterior finish, the GT’s basic structure comprises an array of carbon fiber weaves formed into a central passenger module with an integrated tubular steel roll cage. Beneath the GT’s aero-optimized carbon fiber envelope, lightweight aluminum front and rear subframes carry the track-focused all-independent suspension, which features electronic active damping and stability controls and a pushbutton-activated front lift system. Ford’s Le Mans-winning 3.5L/647 HP twin-turbocharged DOHC Ecoboost V-6 engine and Getrag dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission give the GT a sub-3 second 0-60 MPH time and a top speed of 216 MPH, making its massive Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes an absolute necessity. Active aerodynamics are integral to the GT’s design. The carbon fiber front splitter, underbody aero shields and rear diffuser work in concert with the automatically adjustable rear wing and integrated air brake, high-mounted center titanium exhaust and heat-extracting tail lights to generate a heady mixture of extraordinary downforce and stability, resulting in a level of high-speed composure that has been described as “genuinely astonishing.” The GT’s interior is designed to integrate car and driver like never before. Ebony Alcantara fabric covers virtually every point of contact, including the Sparco carbon fiber racing seats, steering wheel and tilt/telescopic column, instrument panel, pillars, headliner, door sills, air register pods and center console. Such details as GT headrest logos, anodized aluminum shift paddles, matte dark stainless accents and a wide-ranging electronic infotainment system enhance the GT’s cocoon-like, yet roomy, accommodations. Delivered new to Galpin Ford of North Hills, California, and still wrapper-fresh with a mere 15 miles on the clock, Parnelli Jones’ personal Ford GT includes the optional six-point harness anchors, Exterior Carbon Fiber Gloss Package, the Dark Energy Interior Upgrade package, 20-inch gloss exposed carbon fiber wheels with titanium lug nuts, and indoor and outdoor covers, features that added a total of $69,245 to the car’s MSRP. Parnelli’s distinctive signature on the dashboard adds the perfect finishing touch to this singularly exclusive 2020 Ford GT. This 2020 Ford GT will be auctioned off during Mecum Auctions' Indy 2022 event, May 13-21, 2022. Learn More

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