One to Buy: 161km single owner 1 of 3 in Black 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Arguably the most famous win of Mercedes’ dominant 1955 World Sportscar Championship campaign with the 300 SLR came at the 1955 Mille Miglia where Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson set a course record that remained unbeaten until the event’s 1957 demise.
To honour that remarkable run by Moss and Jenskinson where they averaged 99mph and completed the 992 mile course in ten hours and seven minutes, 54 years later Mercedes launched a radically restyled iteration of the SLR inspired by those open top racing cars of 1955.
Unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2009, the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss was a limited run of 75 units based on the enhanced 722 Edition underpinnings draped in a spectacular Spyder-esque carbonfibre body created by a design team led by Korean stylist Yool Il-hun.
Despite having had no roof, windscreen or side windows (and a price in excess of $1m) the entire SLR Stirling Moss production run was pre-sold to existing SLR customer within a few days of the car’s announcement.
Of the 75 examples built, the overwhelming majority were finished in Mercedes’ traditional silver colour scheme. However, a handful of customers requested alternative liveries such as the buyer of this car currently on offer at the Schaltkulisse showroom in Munich.
Understood to be one of just three units configured in Black, this one owner German delivered machine is in immaculate condition throughout having covered just 161km from new.
Reprinted below is Schaltkulisse’s description:
Documents: German title
Mileage: 161 km
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Exterior: Black
Interior: Red
Key Facts:
One of 75 made for the world
161km from new
Believed to be one of three finished in Black with Red interior
European delivery
One owner on the German Fahrzeugbrief
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss isn’t just a car—it’s a statement. Built as a tribute to the legendary Sir Stirling Moss and his record-breaking 1955 Mille Miglia victory, this speedster is one of the most extreme road cars ever made. With only 75 units produced in 2009, it marked the grand finale of the SLR McLaren era, reserved exclusively for the most dedicated SLR owners.
What makes the Stirling Moss truly special is its roofless, windshield-free design. There’s nothing between you and the road—just pure, unfiltered speed. Its carbon fiber body is sculpted for aerodynamics, and every angle screams performance, from the aggressive front end to the side-exit exhausts and massive rear diffuser. It’s as much a piece of art as it is a machine built for driving.
Under the hood, it packs a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, delivering 650 horsepower and 820 Nm of torque. This beast launches from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds and keeps pulling all the way to 350 km/h (217 mph). It’s also 200 kg lighter than the standard SLR, making it even more agile and responsive. Without a roof or windshield, the driving experience is raw and visceral—you feel every bit of the speed, the wind roaring past you, the sound of the V8 echoing off the road. A helmet isn’t just recommended; it’s almost a necessity.
The Stirling Moss is pure exclusivity—a car built for those who crave a connection to motorsport history and want an adrenaline rush unlike anything else on the road. With its rarity, insane performance, and stunning design, it’s no surprise that it has become a holy grail for collectors. It’s not just about driving—it’s about experiencing speed in its most authentic form.
Our SLR Stirling Moss
Our example is a European delivery in the extremely rare color combination of Black over a 300SLR style red and black leather interior. It still rides on its first tires from 2008 and has a recorded mileage of only 161km, making this a brand new example.
With only one registered owner on the German Fahrzeugbrief, this is an unrepeatable opportunity for collectors seeking an untouched, museum-quality example of this iconic speedster.
