McLaren to Privately Sell Five Historic F1 Cars, Valued at $5M–$10M Each

McLaren Racing is selling five iconic Formula 1 cars from its collection through a private deal with dealer Tom Hartley Jnr, opting against an auction. These vehicles have been with the team since their last races, and the intention is to see them utilized rather than left in storage. CEO Zak Brown expressed to Reuters that keeping them stored would be "a disservice to what they represent," emphasizing their purpose for racing. The cars range from 1991 to 2023. Among them are two 1991 MP4/6A chassis, Nos. 4 and 7, driven by Ayrton Senna and Gerhard Berger. The 2012 MP4/27A, No. 1, aided in a third-place constructors' finish, while the 2021 MCL35, No. 1, was piloted by Lando Norris in McLaren's first Grand Prix win since 2012. The 2023 MCL37A, No. 3, achieved second-place finishes at the Singapore and Japanese Grands Prix and was also driven by Brad Pitt during "F1" filming, reportedly hitting 197 mph. Prices remain undisclosed, but Reuters anticipates $5 million to $10 million for each car. Since entering F1 in 1966, McLaren has secured 10 constructors' titles and is the current World Constructors' Champion, with Norris as the reigning World Drivers' Champion and Oscar Piastri as his teammate. Interested parties should reach out to Tom Hartley Jnr soon.