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The Drive
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
This Is the Greatest McLaren Collection Ever Listed For Sale
The latest car news, reviews, and features. In 2021, McLaren lost one of its most influential figures in Mansour Ojjeh, a businessman who helped the company reach new heights in Formula 1 in the 1980s, and challenge the likes of Ferrari and Porsche as a creator of world-renowned supercars. It is no exaggeration to say that the brand wouldn't be what it is today without Ojjeh, and that makes his collection of the firm's greatest road cars, which will soon be sold by Tom Hartley Jnr, all the more special. Ojjeh's collection spans 19 cars, most in an identical shade of orange appropriately named 'Mansour Orange.' Although it might look like a typical hue the company might offer in addition to its classic papaya, Mansour Orange couldn't be ordered by anyone but the executive himself. Ojjeh notably also didn't take delivery of these vehicles when they first hit the market; instead, he requested the very last unit in each of the models' respective production runs, because they'd be the best, most refined versions. The oldest we see on the Bahrain circuit here is no doubt the McLaren F1. It was the pinnacle of '90s performance icons and served as an example of what the company could accomplish in road cars long before it formally became an automaker with the MP4-12C in 2010. This F1 has been driven just about 1,120 miles, which makes it unique among the rest of the group. Because aside from the P1 GTR that Ojjeh also owned, none of these cars have ever been driven before—except, perhaps, to stage them for this shot. Mansour Ojjeh's color for this F1 was originally named 'Yquem,' after a dessert wine. It was later renamed in his honor. Tom Hartley Jnr Not the Speedtail, which is strange to see here in a color that isn't the steely blue many of us associate it with. Not the 720S Le Mans Edition, with its lovely monoblock five-spoke wheels, commemorating 25 years since the McLaren F1 GTR's stunning win at the 1995 running of the 24-hour race. And not even the Elva, inspired by the Can-Am racers that founder Bruce McLaren also dominated in. Two cars in the collection are notably more exposed carbon fiber than they are orange: A Senna with pops of color to evoke the Brazilian flag, and a 675LT Spider, which has papaya trim lining the front splitter, side skirts, and diffuser. Tom Hartley Jnr recently sold F1 magnate Bernie Ecclestone's collection of 69 Grand Prix cars for $646 million to Mark Mateschitz, whose father co-founded Red Bull. This McLaren collection assuredly won't hit those heights, but it's safe to predict it will go for a lot. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
Daily Maverick
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Maverick
Motor racing-Car collection of late McLaren co-owner Ojjeh up for sale
Classic and historic car dealer Tom Hartley Jnr announced on Sunday he had been appointed by Ojjeh's family to handle the sale, which could fetch more than $70 million. Hartley also oversaw the sale earlier this year of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's collection of 69 historic grand prix and Formula One racers to Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz. Ojjeh's collection includes the very last model of the McLaren F1 to be built, finished in a unique 'Yquem' colour that was subsequently renamed 'Mansour Orange' by McLaren and which has just over 1,800km on the clock. Only 106 of the McLaren F1 sportscars were made between 1992 and 1998 and a 1995 one that had done less than 390km sold for $20.4 million in a 2021 auction at Pebble Beach, California. All the other cars are in the same orange colour and all are the final chassis made of each model. Apart from the F1 and a P1 GTR, the cars are all unused and have been maintained by the manufacturer. Accompanying photographs showed them displayed at the Bahrain F1 circuit. 'Mansour was a founding father of McLaren as we know it today,' said McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown in a statement. 'A massively passionate racer and automotive enthusiast and no bigger fan of McLaren. His collection is very special, I'm not aware of anything else that compares with it,' added the American, who has his own impressive collection of cars. Ojjeh, a Paris-born Saudi businessman, succeeded his father as CEO of Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) and sponsored the Williams F1 team in 1979. He then took an ownership stake in McLaren in 1984, financing the development of TAG-Porsche engines that won two constructors' titles and three drivers' championships. Ojjeh, who died in 2021 at the age of 68, was a key figure in launching McLaren Automotive with Ron Dennis. 'Being entrusted with the sale of Mansour Ojjeh's McLaren collection is akin to handling Enzo Ferrari's Ferraris or Ferdinand Porsche's Porsches,' said Hartley. 'This is the most significant McLaren road car collection ever assembled, and I sincerely hope it is acquired by a single buyer.' ($1 = 0.7292 pounds)
The Star
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Car collection of late McLaren co-owner Ojjeh up for sale
LONDON (Reuters) -A unique collection of 20 barely used McLaren road cars that belonged to the Formula One team's late co-owner Mansour Ojjeh is being put up for sale, with hopes one very wealthy buyer might keep it together. Classic and historic car dealer Tom Hartley Jnr announced on Sunday he had been appointed by Ojjeh's family to handle the sale, which could fetch more than $70 million. Hartley also oversaw the sale earlier this year of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's collection of 69 historic grand prix and Formula One racers to Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz. Ojjeh's collection includes the very last model of the McLaren F1 to be built, finished in a unique 'Yquem' colour that was subsequently renamed 'Mansour Orange' by McLaren and which has just over 1,800km on the clock. Only 106 of the McLaren F1 sportscars were made between 1992 and 1998 and a 1995 one that had done less than 390km sold for $20.4 million in a 2021 auction at Pebble Beach, California. All the other cars are in the same orange colour and all are the final chassis made of each model. Apart from the F1 and a P1 GTR, the cars are all unused and have been maintained by the manufacturer. Accompanying photographs showed them displayed at the Bahrain F1 circuit. "Mansour was a founding father of McLaren as we know it today," said McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown in a statement. "A massively passionate racer and automotive enthusiast and no bigger fan of McLaren. His collection is very special, I'm not aware of anything else that compares with it," added the American, who has his own impressive collection of cars. Ojjeh, a Paris-born Saudi businessman, succeeded his father as CEO of Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) and sponsored the Williams F1 team in 1979. He then took an ownership stake in McLaren in 1984, financing the development of TAG-Porsche engines that won two constructors' titles and three drivers' championships. Ojjeh, who died in 2021 at the age of 68, was a key figure in launching McLaren Automotive with Ron Dennis. "Being entrusted with the sale of Mansour Ojjeh's McLaren collection is akin to handling Enzo Ferrari's Ferraris or Ferdinand Porsche's Porsches," said Hartley. "This is the most significant McLaren road car collection ever assembled, and I sincerely hope it is acquired by a single buyer." ($1 = 0.7292 pounds) (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Car collection of late McLaren co-owner Ojjeh up for sale
LONDON - A unique collection of 20 barely used McLaren road cars that belonged to the Formula One team's late co-owner Mansour Ojjeh is being put up for sale, with hopes one very wealthy buyer might keep it together. Classic and historic car dealer Tom Hartley Jnr announced on Sunday he had been appointed by Ojjeh's family to handle the sale, which could fetch more than $70 million. Hartley also oversaw the sale earlier this year of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's collection of 69 historic grand prix and Formula One racers to Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz. Ojjeh's collection includes the very last model of the McLaren F1 to be built, finished in a unique 'Yquem' colour that was subsequently renamed 'Mansour Orange' by McLaren and which has just over 1,800km on the clock. Only 106 of the McLaren F1 sportscars were made between 1992 and 1998 and a 1995 one that had done less than 390km sold for $20.4 million in a 2021 auction at Pebble Beach, California. All the other cars are in the same orange colour and all are the final chassis made of each model. Apart from the F1 and a P1 GTR, the cars are all unused and have been maintained by the manufacturer. Accompanying photographs showed them displayed at the Bahrain F1 circuit. "Mansour was a founding father of McLaren as we know it today," said McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown in a statement. "A massively passionate racer and automotive enthusiast and no bigger fan of McLaren. His collection is very special, I'm not aware of anything else that compares with it," added the American, who has his own impressive collection of cars. Ojjeh, a Paris-born Saudi businessman, succeeded his father as CEO of Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) and sponsored the Williams F1 team in 1979. He then took an ownership stake in McLaren in 1984, financing the development of TAG-Porsche engines that won two constructors' titles and three drivers' championships. Ojjeh, who died in 2021 at the age of 68, was a key figure in launching McLaren Automotive with Ron Dennis. "Being entrusted with the sale of Mansour Ojjeh's McLaren collection is akin to handling Enzo Ferrari's Ferraris or Ferdinand Porsche's Porsches," said Hartley. "This is the most significant McLaren road car collection ever assembled, and I sincerely hope it is acquired by a single buyer." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
