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By Jordan Aquistapace –  September 03, 2025

This 6,500-Mile 1997 McLaren F1 Could Fetch $25M at RM So...

One of seven McLaren F1s exported new to the United States through Ameritech, chassis no. 062 has enjoyed just three private owners, including Oracle software CEO Larry Ellison who bought it new in 1997. In the early '90s, the McLaren F1 quietly reshaped what the world expected from a supercar, with its motorsport-derived design, central driving position, and a price tag north of $1 million. Owners like Rowan Atkinson and Elon Musk bought them new, recognizing a rare opportunity even then. What started as an ambitious, high-priced build has since evolved into one of the most sought-after collector cars on the planet, with some examples now selling for well over $20 million. RM Sotheby's is proud to consider itself an expert curator of McLaren F1 sales, having sold a 1994 McLaren F1 LM (chassis 018) at its Monterey auction in August 2019 for $19.8 million. Lightning is striking twice for RM Sotheby's as it gears up to showcase this 1997 McLaren F1 as part of its Sealed program. RM Sotheby's/Zach Brehl Even among 106 McLaren F1s, chassis 062 stands out for its story. Delivered new in 1997 to Larry Ellison, it's one of just seven F1s imported to the U.S. through Ameritech and one of very few that managed to stay road legal in California without going through the full federalization process. From day one, it's lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, where each of its three owners, Ellison included, have kept it well-preserved and lightly driven. With just under 6,500 miles on the odometer, it's one of the lower-mileage F1s around. That mileage is backed by a thorough service history and documentation dating back to its original invoice. RM Sotheby's/Zach Brehl The F1 received thoughtful updates over the years through McLaren Special Operations. Things like improved air conditioning, upgraded radiators, an aluminum fuel tank, and a sports exhaust system have made it more livable without losing its originality. It even has its original magnesium wheels, with a spare set in matte black included. The car also recently went through a major round of service at McLaren Philadelphia, including a transmission rebuild, fresh tires, and attention to the gold foil heat shielding in the engine bay. All work was done by certified F1 technicians, and the car's condition was recently documented in a detailed inspection report. RM Sotheby's/Zach Brehl What makes 062 especially interesting is how consistent its history has been. It hasn't bounced around the globe or seen drastic changes; it's stayed in California its entire life. Unlike many F1s that were repainted or retrimmed at some point, this one still wears its original Magnesium Silver finish and black interior. It also comes with just about everything it left the factory with, books, tools, luggage, and even the McLaren-branded detailing kit. For a car that's been called the best driver's car of all time, 062 is about as complete and consistent as it gets. And while most people will focus on the $23 million+ valuation, what really sets this one apart is the quiet, well-documented life it's lived. View Listing Source: RM Sotheby's/Zach Brehl

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By Tyler Rampersaud –  August 03, 2022

A 1-of-15 2021 McLaren Sabre Is Heading To Auction At Mec...

One of 15 US-homologated McLaren Sabres is crossing the block very soon. The McLaren Sabre is quite a unique McLaren, let alone a unique car. As part of McLaren’s Ultimate Series, the car represents McLaren’s highest echelon of performance, technology, innovation, and most of all, rarity. It’s the most powerful non-hybrid McLaren to date, with its twin-turbo V8 engine producing 824 horsepower and 590 lb/ft of torque, and because that immense power helps bring the car to a blindingly fast 218 mph, it’s also the fastest two-seat McLaren ever, because the F1 and Speedtail have 3 seats. Only 15 exist, and its rarity and performance combine to make it one of the most desirable McLarens ever created. MUST READ: McLaren x APL Release The Automotive-Inspired HySpeed Sneaker Collection One of these incredible McLaren Sabres is going to be available to purchase at Mecum Auctions’ Monterey sale on Friday, August 19, and it’s truly the opportunity of a lifetime. Its stunning and unique bodywork which was done as a commission from MSO features an exterior done in Liquid Argentum with Gloss Visual carbon fiber on the quarters and other pieces of the car. McLaren’s signature Liquid Papaya color finds itself in accents on the exterior, along with Volcano Orange brake calipers. The interior features a Volcano Orange driver's seat and a contrasting black passenger seat with embroidered MSO logos and Liquid Papaya accents. Satin Visual carbon fiber can be found throughout the interior, as well. With this car auctioning in less than two weeks, everything about it is a reason to place a bid on this incredible machine. View All McLarens For Sale Source: McLaren

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By Edward Jones –  April 28, 2021

Mecum Indy 2021: Midnight Purple McLaren Senna from Marsh...

Presented by Mecum Auctions - For sheer electrifying performance, this 2019 McLaren Senna is absolutely without peer, a completely bespoke automobile of uncanny capability. The Senna lives up to both its revered namesake and its lofty position as the crown jewel in McLaren’s Ultimate Series portfolio of exclusive hyper-performance automobiles. The Senna’s magic begins with its featherweight carbon fiber MonoCage III chassis, enveloped in carbon fiber body structures designed to optimize passive aerodynamics in concert with such active devices as the massive articulated rear wing and dual aeroblades within the front fenders that are designed to apply balancing front downforce as speeds climb. And climb they do; the Senna’s midmounted powerplant is an untethered wonder. Designated M840TR 90, it’s an all-aluminum DOHC 4.0L V-8 with dual twin-scroll turbochargers and dry-sump oiling delivering 789 HP and 590 lb-ft of torque through a 7-speed dual-clutch SSG automatic transmission that together rocket the Senna to 60 MPH in a scant 2.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 211 MPH. Electrohydraulic rack-and-pinion steering, carbon ceramic disc brakes with forged monobloc 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, and an all-encompassing active suspension system are influenced by the driver’s choice of three powertrain modes affecting ride height and spring rates, braking and cornering, an astounding developmental breakthrough in driver/machine integration. More advanced technology is seen in the Senna’s twin-hinge dihedral doors, Gorilla Glass windows, Bowers and Wilkins seven-speaker audio system, front and rear parking sensors, back-up camera and McLaren track telemetry system. Presenting in impeccable as-new condition with just 186 miles, this 2019 McLaren Senna is loaded with special custom appointments and finishes courtesy of McLaren’s Special Operations department, where McLaren customers’ dreams are fulfilled. In this case, it’s a marriage of special one-off Midnight Purple paint with matching Mauvine Purple Visible Carbon Fiber (VCF) interior surfaces, Mauvine Blue brake calipers, satin-finish carbon fiber aeroblades and door sills, Carbon Black Alcantara steering wheel, Dark Stealth exhaust heat shield and 19- and 20-inch Matte Dark Stealth center-lock ultra-lightweight wheels with Midnight Purple centers. This is a truly remarkable machine of unmatched pedigree and performance. This McLaren Senna will be auctioned off during Mecum Auctions' Indy 2021 event, which runs May 14-22. View Listing

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By Edward Jones –  April 26, 2021

Mecum Indy 2021: McLaren P1 from Marshall Goldman Collect...

Presented by Mecum Auctions - Just as the McLaren F1 road car redefined cutting-edge performance in the 1990s, so has the 2014 P1 offered here set new standards, having been boldly described in company literature as “the most exciting, capable, technologically advanced and dynamically accomplished super sports car ever made.” That is as unequivocal a statement as has ever been made by any automobile manufacturer since Errett Lobban Cord introduced the Duesenberg Model J, but the 2014 P1 offered here at no reserve from the Marshall Goldman Collection more than lives up to that promise. Constructed around an intricately woven one-piece carbon fiber MonoCage, the P1 comprises a bundle of interconnected systems following modern Formula 1 practice. Its aerodynamics generate the highest downforce of any production road car to its time, complementing that with RaceActive chassis control to modulate the all-independent wishbone suspension and an adjustable rear wing to maintain dynamic balance under any conditions. Its hybrid twin-turbocharged DOHC 3.8L V-8 generates 727 HP, with a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor within the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission adding 177 HP for a sum of 903 HP and more than 700 lb-ft of torque. At the other end of the performance spectrum are F1-grade silicon-carbide-coated carbon ceramic disc brakes capable of stopping the P1 from 120 MPH in just 380 feet. Chassis No. 325 of 375 P1s produced, this 2014 McLaren P1 received the full treatment from McLaren Special Operations, who handcrafted its bespoke interior and exterior finishings. Its Brodger Fire Brown paint, specially developed by MSO, is contrasted by the car’s semi-gloss carbon fiber bodywork and orange accents on the brake calipers, rear wing struts and “P1” rear badge; the same satin body finish appears on the mirror arms and the lightweight aluminum wheels. The theme repeats inside with Highland Hare Brown leather and Alcantara upholstery on the dash, steering wheel and touring seats contrasted by orange stitching and satin-finish orange control dials. This exquisitely tailored McLaren hypercar comes complete with a battery charger, car cover, books, original paint and leather samples, P1 book and service records. This McLaren P1 will be auctioned off during Mecum Auctions' Indy 2021 event, which runs May 14-22. View Listing

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By Edward Jones –  December 10, 2019

'Fux Green' McLaren Senna Heading to Auction

Presented by Mecum Auctions - This 2019 McLaren Senna is Serial No. 2 of 500 produced in the latest addition to the British manufacturer’s Ultimate Series of exclusive hyper-performance automobiles, a completely bespoke marvel fully deserving of its very special designation. This one-of-one McLaren Senna showcases its exposed carbon fiber body work through transparent Fux Green paint, which is a special mix that can only be ordered by Michael Fux. VIEW LISTING AND MORE Perhaps the best means of appreciating the Senna’s overwhelming magnificence is by a brief comparison to the car that begat McLaren’s entire road car lineage to this point in time, way back in the waning days of the 20th century: the absolutely fabulous F1. Designed by Gordon Murray to be the ultimate road car, the F1 nonetheless overflowed with the fruits of all the knowledge Murray had brought to, and learned from, the job of designing World Championship-winning Formula 1 racers. True, it was soon adapted, against Murray’s wishes, to compete on the track in GTR form, in which it amassed an enviable competition record that included three constructors championships and the overall victory in the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans. And yet, the F1 remained true to its original purpose as the sublime, definitive means of public transportation, in entirely analogue specification. Beyond its superb passive aerodynamics, the F1 offered no driver aids at all—even power steering was left in the parts bin, and the only transmission was a 6-speed manual—to give the purest, most engaging driving experience ever offered in a road car. The Senna, in stark contrast, is a race car. Yes, it was designed to legally transport its occupants to and from the track, but beyond that practical caveat, the Senna is wholly unconstrained by sanctioning body regulations of any sort. It is a car designed and built by McLaren Automotive on its own terms, period. In both concept and real-world performance, the Senna is more akin to a GT Le Mans machine than it is to any other road-legal automobile. In many ways, it surpasses even that standard. At just 2,641 pounds dry, it is lighter and, with 789 HP and 590 lb-ft of torque on tap, far more powerful. Propelled by the all-aluminum, twin-turbocharged DOHC M840TR 90 4.0L V-8 engine and 7-speed dual-clutch SSG automatic gearbox, the Senna electrifies with a 0-60 MPH time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 211 MPH. Based on McLaren’s newest generation Monocage III chassis, the Senna employs lightweight carbon fiber throughout its body structure, every square inch of which is designed to optimize aerodynamics in service to the car’s performance regardless of driving conditions. Compounding the exhilarating effects of its electrohydraulic rack-and-pinion steering and carbon-ceramic disc brakes with forged monobloc calipers, the Senna packs an entire integrated system of active suspension and aero components that together generate 1,764 pounds of downforce at speed, some 440 pounds more than the P1. The massive, high-mounted rear wing travels through a 35-degree arc from upright airbrake to fully trimmed for maximum straight-line speed, acting along with dual flap wings within the front fenders to maintain perfect balance from corner entry to exit. These aero components work in concert with an active suspension system that regulates damping, compression and ride height independently at all four corners in an incredible dance of lightning-speed digitally activated adjustments. Even more astonishing is the aero and suspension systems’ integration with the car’s active stability and traction controls under any one of three driver-adjustable track modes, a stunning advancement that enables the driver to explore new frontiers of handling, cornering and braking that never even existed before the Senna. As if to add a string of exclamation points to the Senna’s astounding capabilities, renowned collector Michael Fux commissioned McLaren Special Operations (MSO) to work their magic in creating a bespoke automobile like no other: Senna No. 2 of the already sold-out edition of 500. Fux first chose MSO’s optional full visual exposed carbon fiber body package, a $297,575 option that includes almost 70 special parts that take almost 1,000 hours to produce and assemble. It was then finished inside and out (again, at an extra combined cost of $86,930) with a brilliant shade of transparent green paint (McLaren named it Fux Green) that vividly showcases the woven carbon fiber beneath. The glittering green finish is complemented with striking alloy wheels ball-polished to a mirror finish and fitted with red and blue center-lock nuts and Pirelli P-Zero tires. Opening the dual-hinge dihedral doors reveals the bespoke Fux Green interior—personalized at an extra cost of $13,903—that features contrasting white leather inserts with green stitching on the dash, seats, door panels and steering wheel. Green “MSO” logos on the headrests complete the unique look. The controls are at a minimum: center roof-mounted door-release and window switches, portrait screen infotainment, HVAC, McLaren Track Telemetry and Bowers and Wilkins seven-speaker audio systems. Offered at just 203 miles, McLaren Senna No. 2 is by any measure one of the world’s unique automobiles, an entirely bespoke objet d’art that occupies a new class of automobiles whose creators conceive and execute with complete freedom. Indeed, the Senna may be the car that starts a revolution in hyper-performance automobiles whose inspiration lies not in the restrictive regulations of a bureaucratic sanctioning body, but purely in the creative juices born of the human imagination. THIS CAR WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF AT THE MECUM KISSIMMEE 2020 EVENT (JANUARY 2-12) AS LOT S113. VIEW LISTING AND MORE

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By Edward Jones –  August 19, 2019

McLaren F1 ''LM-Specification" Becomes Most Valuable McLa...

RM Sotheby's has auctioned off the world's most valuable McLaren ever sold at auction during their Monterey event. The car? The 1994 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification." This specific McLaren is only one of two F1s that had been upgraded to the Le Mans specification, is powered by the GTR engine and has the additional high-downforce package. It's also series no. 018. When it crossed the block, it showed just 21,500 km on its odometer, equating to roughly 13,359 miles. How much did it sell for? $19.8 million. Bidding took place between four different bidders and the bidding lasted for a total of four-and-a-half minutes. The buyer was a private collector located in the U.S. see all mclarens for sale " width="680"> Also Check Out: New McLaren Ultimate Series Model Announced in Pebble Beach McLaren Speedtail Price, Specs, Photos & Review

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By Andrew Nabors –  December 16, 2015

McLaren MP4-12C High Sport to Fetch Over $1.3 Million

There is no denying that McLaren's MP4-12C will go down in history as a car that changed the industry. The first car to use a computer for roll control instead of sway bars also makes incredible power from only 3.8 liters. In order to extol the virtues of their latest achievement, McLaren Special Operations was tasked with building 10 High Sport editions. Originally only 4 were destined for the US, and we've only seen one other example.Of the ten cars built, only one was commissioned by McLaren Chairman and CEO Ron Dennis. His letter to the team at MSO ordered ceramic brakes, stealth package, and carbon fiber engine bay. For the color, he chose to replicate McLaren's F1 car with Vodafone livery.The changes are not just cosmetic. Front and rear spoilers were revised, and larger brake cooling ducts were fitted. Under the hood you will find signatures of the F1 team members along with the "Best In Class" award from Festivals of Speed St. Petersburg 2012. With only 203 miles and a complete history back to the desk of Mr. Dennis, this MP4-12C High Sport is an example of everything that is possible with McLaren Special Operations.If you would like a chance to own this piece of history, Mecum will be showcasing it at their upcoming Kissimmee Auction, January 15-24. Expected to sell for $1.3-1.6 Million, what do you think it will sell for? Stay tuned to Autofluence for complete coverage of the event.View ListingGallery

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