A super rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which lacks a windscreen or roof, has set a new record by selling for £2.5 million at auction. Only 75 of these 219 mph supercars were produced 15 years ago, making them highly sought after by collectors.
This sleek silver sports car is powered by a 641 bhp, 5.4-liter supercharged AMG V-8 engine, allowing it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The design of this two-seater was inspired by Sir Stirling Moss’ victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia endurance race.
Despite having covered just 5,737 miles, averaging 382 miles per year, the car’s value has more than tripled from its original price of £780,000. This remarkable appreciation underscores the vehicle’s exclusivity and historical significance.
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Sold by RM Sotheby’s, this model fetched a record price for the series. The auction took place in Dubai on March 9th. The car was originally delivered new to Luxembourg before being exported to the Middle East.
In the same auction, a 2016 Koenigsegg Agera RSR set another world record by selling for £2.6 million. This model is capable of reaching 273 mph and accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. Only three of these cars exist, and the one auctioned had only covered 993 kilometers.
Additionally, the first Aston Martin Valkyrie ever auctioned was sold for £2.4 million. The Valkyrie, capable of reaching 250 mph, is the most powerful car ever produced by Aston Martin.
An RM Sotheby’s spokesperson commented on the event: “The top seller of the night was the 2016 Koenigsegg Agera RSR. One of just three in existence, it proved to be irresistible to collectors. Powered by a 5.0 V-8 that produces an astonish
ing 1,160 horsepower, the example on offer had only covered 993 km and rightly deserved its world-record selling price.”
They added: “The second highest seller of the night was the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss, the rarest variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens. Another world-record auction price for the model.
Rounding off the top three sellers in Dubai was the dramatic 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé, the first of its type to be offered at auction. The most powerful Aston Martin ever produced.”
This auction highlights the enduring allure and escalating value of rare, high-performance supercars, making them prized possessions for collectors worldwide.
Source: Rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with no windscreen or roof sells for record £2.5million
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