Few cars carry the kind of presence the McLaren F1 GTR does—and chassis 10R might just be the most captivating of them all. Now heading to auction with an eye-watering $35 million estimate, this isn’t just another rare McLaren.
It is easily one of the most recognisable F1 GTRs ever built. That’s largely thanks to its unique factory livery—finished in bold scarlet and yellow, inspired by 1990s pop art. No other GTR looks quite like it.
Its history is just as special. The car was kept by McLaren before being sold in 1999 to Nick Mason of Pink Floyd. Since then, it has remained a prized piece in his collection.
Technically, it’s just as impressive. This is one of only two short-tail F1 GTR prototypes and one of nine cars built to the 1996 race specification—the most desirable version. Unlike most race cars, this one was later converted for road use by McLaren itself, making it even more unique.
Cars like this don’t come up for sale often. It’s not just a collector’s item—it’s a true piece of motorsport history, and it’s heading to auction at the upcoming Monterey sale hosted by RM Sotheby’s.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
