To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
€1,900,000 - €2,200,000
- Just three owners and less than 9,000 km from new
- Serviced by Mercedes-Benz Brussels in February 2020
- One of just 75 examples produced
- The rarest version of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Please note that this lot will need to be collected in Karlskron,
Germany.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss was unveiled at the
2009 North American International Auto Show; a lightweight
speedster variant of the SLR as potent in performance as it is
arresting in appearance. Just 75 examples were built, offered
exclusively to existing SLR owners as a modern homage to the
exquisite 300 SLR that Stirling Moss campaigned to victory in the
1955 Mille Miglia.
Rather like the 300 SLR, nearly all the creature comforts of the
car it is based on were sacrificed in the pursuit of performance,
aesthetics and extreme driver (and passenger) enjoyment. This even
included the windscreen and roof, which not only adds to the visual
drama but ramps up the intensity of the driving experience
ten-fold. Indeed, when Car Magazine road tested the car in 2009,
they likened the experience of full throttle acceleration to
"standing on the wingtip of a 747" and sighted the 0-100 km/h time
of 3.5 seconds and top speed of 354 km/h achievable only by those
"whose neck muscles can bear it". This level of performance is
accomplished by utilising the same 641 bhp, 5.5-litre supercharged
AMG V-8 that powers the SLR 722 Edition and pairing it with 200 kg
of weight savings; achieved by adoption of the speedster style as
well as the extensive use of carbon fibre for the bodywork,
underside and new aerodynamic package.
This fantastic Stirling Moss edition left the factory in December
2009 as a European-specification example delivered to Luxemburg.
Specified in the special order colour of Antimony Grey Crystal over
a spartan, yet luxurious interior of black leather, enhanced with
Silver Arrow 300 SL red trims and accents. It is truly
breath-taking in its appearance. It subsequently passed to its
second owner, a notable collector in the Middle East, before being
acquired by the consignor in 2019. It presents in excellent
condition throughout, having only been driven less than 9,000 km
from new.
Like all cars of this type, it has benefitted from being regularly
exercised and enjoyed during its life and is notable for its
participation in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz 1000 Miglia challenge.
Naturally, it has always been looked after by Mercedes-Benz and it
will be offered fully serviced and with numerous accessories
including goggles in their original bags, hats, tonneau covers, and
service manuals; ready for its next owner to enjoy to the full.
Importantly, the car was most recently serviced by Mercedes-Benz
Brussels in February of 2020, and invoices for this work are on
file.
Undoubtably one of the most memorable supercars produced thus far
into the 21st century, the SLR Stirling Moss provides a truly
unrivaled driving experience to its privileged owners. This example
would be no exception to that rule, and would surely thrill the
most demanding of enthusiasts.
Please note that due to travel restrictions resulting from Covid-19
this car has not been inspected in person by an RM specialist and
its inspection report is therefore based on information provided by
the consignor as well as available photography. To receive more
information where available and connect with a car specialist,
please click "Lot Inquiry."
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0420.