One to Buy: 1 of 1 with 30 miles from new 2020 McLaren Speedtail
Although the flagship P1 of 2012 to 2015 was in many respects McLaren’s modern interpretation of the legendary 1990s F1, the new model’s conventional two-seat layout and much greater production run meant it lacked some of the original car’s magic.
The Senna that followed in late 2017 was an even higher volume offering with another two-seat cockpit and styling that greatly divided opinion.
However, one year later, McLaren revealed what they dubbed their first Hyper-GT and first three-seat creation since the F1: the Speedtail.
Constructed in a limited run of 106 units (as per the F1), the Speedtail was built around a state-of-the-art carbonfibre monocoque and twin turbocharged 1040bhp hybrid V8.
In addition to its advanced specification and handsome looks, the Speedtail offered buyers extraordinary levels of customisation. As a result, it seems likely that no two cars were completed to an identical specification.
The configuration of this particular Speedtail, currently on offer at the DK Engineering showroom in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, was inspired by a famous British Ferrari of the 1960s.
That car was 250 GT SWB Competizione chassis 2009 GT delivered new to British privateer, Graham Whitehead. Whitehead ordered his car in a handsome light metallic blue colour scheme and then raced it throughout 1960 and 1961 to include appearances at Le Mans, Goodwood, Montlhery, Spa, Rouen and Silverstone.
In addition to an array of MSO options, the buyer of DK Engineering’s Speedtail (who also owns an original McLaren F1) also specified bespoke orange aniline leather upholstery.
Delivered new in July 2020, this one owner machine has been kept at DK Engineering’s storage facility and is offered with circa 30 miles on the odometer.
Reprinted below is DK Engineering’s description for this uniquely appointed and super low mileage McLaren Hyper-GTl:
Ordered to sit alongside a McLaren F1 as part of a prominent collection, this 1-owner McLaren Speedtail was delivered in July 2020. One of just 106 examples, the owner of this example wanted to ensure the specification remained elegant and true to the ‘hyper-GT ethos, whilst also being unique in the production run.
This example was in fact, inspired by the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB #2009GT, a car that raced extensively in period and more recently has been seen gracing the Concours lawns of Europe. In 2019, the car was shown at the renowned Villa d’Este Concours and upon seeing the car in person, a decision was made to have the Speedtail built in a very similar hue.
The exterior additionally features a wealth of 2x2 twill gloss lacquered carbon fibre; the engine zone and cover, the wiper arm zone, wiper cover zone, hood intake duct, luggage bin and toolkit cover are all optioned as such. Upfront the MSO Heritage McLaren badge is found on the nose and both the rear ‘McLaren’ and ‘Speedtail’ badges are finished in machined aluminium. The brake callipers are finished in forged aluminium and sit behind 2x2 twill carbon fibre wheel covers.
On the inside, this example features a striking contrast interior in bespoke orange full aniline leather. McLaren has long been associated with vibrant orange from its period motorsport endeavours to its recent Formula 1 efforts and as such it fits superbly here.
Since its delivery, this example has remained in the care of our storage team and the car has only left for servicing by McLaren Ascot. Today this example presents with just 30 miles from new is available to view by appointment only at our showrooms outside London immediately. One of just 106 examples produced, this unique example offers a fantastic opportunity for the next custodian.
