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First McLaren F1 Imported to the U.S. Heads to Bonhams

The first McLaren F1 imported to the U.S. will be crossing the auction block as part of the Bonhams Qual Lodge Auction and it s completely street legal. Bearing the chassis numberKnown by many as the ultimate road car the 1995 McLaren F1 number 044 is the very first McLaren F1 imported into the US and the very first of only a handful of F1s to become fully federalized as a US road-legal car.The First McLaren F1 Imported to the U.S. Offered by its Original Owner Heads to Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction 1995 Mclaren F1 s n SA9AB5AC5S1048044 San Francisco 18 July 2017 Bonhams is very excited to announce the consignment of a rare and enormously significant automobile to its auction in Carmel California next month.Known by many as the ultimate road car the 1995 McLaren F1 number 044 is the very first McLaren F1 imported into the US and the very first of only a handful of F1s to become fully federalized as a US road-legal car.At last night s Bonham s auction taking place at the Pebble Beach Concours in Monterey the first McLaren F1 imported to the U.S. went home for a ridiculous price. The gavel dropped at 14.2

Known by many as the ultimate road car the 1995 McLaren F1 number 044 is the very first McLaren F1 imported into the US and the very first of only a handful of F1s to become fully federalized as a US road-legal car.Described as the ultimate road car the McLaren F1 is an automotive marvel and the one presented by Bonhams was among the most desirable examples ever offered for public bid. It was the firstbeing offered by the original owner at bonhams 20th quail lodge auction is mclaren f1 044. 044 is the first mclaren f1 imported to the u.s. and the 1st fully federalized u.s. road legal mclaren f1McLaren F1 chassis number 044 being offered today is one of the 64 hallowed legends. This exquisitely maintained single-owner McLaren F1 was the very first of its type to be imported to the United States and it was the first of only 7 McLarens to be federalized by experts in the process - Ameritech.The central driver s seat a first for production cars at the time is topped by McLaren s signature red-coloured panels. Indeed 044 is a true rarity in the world of cars and it s only had one owner. First purchased in July 1996 044 s odometer reveals that it has only covered 9 600 miles during its 22-year lifespan so far.

Now Bonhams has gone and thrown the first best and handsomest beau right in our faces. The auction house just announced it will offer a very special 1995 F1 at its upcoming sale in Carmel Calif. next month. Car number 044 is the first F1 imported to the U.S. you see with just 9 600 miles on the odometer.A 1995 McLaren F1 has just brought a record amount at Bonhams Quail Lodge auction in Monterey over the weekend changing hands for a total of 15.62 million. The actual bid amount was 14.2Sold at the Bonhams auction in Monterey California the first-ever McLaren F1 imported into the US fetched an eye-watering US 14.2M. Add in a 10 percent buyer s fee and the cheque required is US 15.62M. That kind of money could buy you a yacht or a jet aircraft or a small detached single-family home in Vancouver.This car was raced during the 1997-98 seasons and has nearly 12 000 miles on it. There is renewed interest in these cars and a rise in value as they become recognized as true Ferrari factory-builtThe McLaren Formula One car legendary driver Ayrton Senna drove to win the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix will come up for auction later in the year during Bonhams Monaco event. McLaren-Ford MP4 8A

McLaren F1 15 966 000 Bonhams Purchased from the factory by an American in 1996 it was the first F1 to be imported to the US. Auctioned by the original owner it had just 9 600 miles on the odometer. 19. 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Speciale 17 440 000 Gooding CompanyThe second LM-specification F1 sold with RM Sotheby s for 13 750 000 11.3m in 2015 though the previous record had been held by the first F1 imported to the US.5 most expensive Championship-winning Formula One F1 race cars sold at auction including a 29.7m 12.2 Billion Mercedes. Last week Lewis Hamilton s Championship-winning McLaren MP4-25A Formula 1 Car sold for 5.7 million 2.3 Billion at a private RM Sotheby s auction. But the Championship-winning McLaren the first Lewis Hamilton s F1 car to be sold to the Engineered by John Barnard chassis 06 features the 72-degree 3.5-liter Ford V8 engine connected to a Benetton-made six-speed gearbox. This Ford unit produces 730 hp and can rev up all the way toThis car hasn t been raced or track-tested since 2006 but McLaren has offered a complimentary head-to-toe post-sale inspection for the new owner. 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Street Car RM Auctions.

It was ordered new by the consignor via Miller McLaren of Greenwich Connecticut in March 2020 and was the second Speedtail imported to the United States. The car s accompanying sales order shows an original MSRP over 2 million with nearly 262 000 in bespoke optional equipment from McLaren Special Operations.In early February concurrent with Retromobile Bonhams will offer this 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coup estimated to bring 2-2.2 million. When Mercedes-Benz first unveiled its CLK GTR road car inWhich is odd because it s got all the good stuff The Pininfarina-designed aluminium body took its inspiration from the F-16 fighter plane and Ayrton Senna helped to develop the chassis. Gordon Murray had one as his company car and was so impressed he junked the cars he d been using as a benchmark for the McLaren F1 and used the NSX instead.The Vehicle. This SAAB Sonett III was built in Sweden in July 1971 and ordered by the first owner Mr Walker in September. But it didn t find its way to him until May 1972. He was a member of the US Military who at the time was serving at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. It was specified with additional driving lights and an Bonhams pulled out all the stops for their Quail auction in 2017 with two cars that could have potentially sold in the 10 millions and many more than were going to sell in the millions. The two big stories from the event were the 15.6 million sale of the McLaren which helped the event and the no sale of several big dollar Ferraris Maseratis

10. McLaren F1 1992- 1998 There are supercars and there is McLaren F1. From the moment this extraordinary vehicle was released in May 1992 the car community was mesmerized by this incredible Ordered new by the serial Porsche collector Seinfeld was reported to have spent more than 250 000 on optional extras. The post Jerry Seinfeld s Porsche 911 GT3 RS heads to auction appeared