For Sale at Auction: 2022 McLaren 765LT in Newport, Rhode Island

Chassis No. SBM14SCA1NW765013
765LT Spider No. 013

Unveiled in 2020, the 765LT was McLaren's most extreme Longtail model yet, and in keeping with McLaren's naming convention, its name reflected its output in metric horsepower. As with the 600LT and 675LT, the 765LT was offered in Coupe and, from 2021, Spider form, with production limited to just 765 examples of each. Ingeniously, the Spider featured an electrically operated, retractable carbon fiber hard top which could be lowered or raised in just 11 seconds and at speeds of up to 30 mph, if required.

Both 765LT variants employed a similar Monocage II carbon fiber monocoque chassis to that of the 720S, with the Spider's structure modified to accommodate bonded-in carbon fiber rollover supports. The 765LT also retained the familiar twin-turbocharged M840T V8, updated with redesigned forged pistons, a higher-capacity fuel pump, and a new titanium exhaust system. As a result, output rose by some 45 horsepower to a mammoth 755, while torque climbed to 590 lb-ft. Such potency was dealt with by McLaren's familiar seven-speed, dual-clutch, seamless-shift transmission. Significantly, a shorter set of gear ratios was fitted to the 765LT, with a corresponding 15-percent improvement in in-gear acceleration relative to the 720S.

Elsewhere, McLaren's highly accomplished linked-hydraulic Proactive Chassis Control II suspension system was utilized once again, benefiting from revised software incorporating lessons learned from McLaren's flagship Senna and Speedtail programs. Other suspension improvements centered around revised damper valving, lightweight coil springs, and revised track and ride height settings, while the car also featured a quicker electro-hydraulically operated steering rack. Meanwhile, the 765LT's considerable braking requirements were taken care of by the use of six-piston Monobloc front calipers and six-piston rear calipers of the type fitted to the Senna; each operating on giant carbon-ceramic discs.

Aerodynamically, the 765LT offered a 25-percent increase in downforce relative to the 720S; its active rear wing now significantly larger and mounted more than two inches higher. Additional incremental improvements were provided by the fitment of a new, extended front splitter, a revised carbon fiber floor, and an extended rear diffuser.

In addition to the weight saving of the revised monocoque chassis, further significant reductions were made to the car's bodywork, seats and wheels, while the quest for lightness even extended as far as the fitment of thinner-gauge glass and the replacement of door pockets with lightweight storage nets. With a dry weight of just 3,060 pounds, the 765LT Spider was some 176 pounds lighter than the 720S Spider, which helped it reach 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and 124 mph in 7.2 seconds, on its way to a top speed of some 205 mph.

This 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider is finished in Vega Blue, a special-order McLaren Elite finish that alone cost $5,430, according to its accompanying digital McLaren window sticker. This is complemented by a Black and Midnight Blue Alcantara interior, which adds another $3,000 to its roster of options. The build sheet displays a total optional equipment list in excess of $42,000, which is highlighted by a number of desirable appointments. The exterior is enhanced with the $18,000 Black Pack from McLaren Special Operations, along with Extended Carbon Fiber upper trim, Carbon Fiber Louvres on the front fender, and Diamond Cut Laser-Etched wheels. The interior is specified with electric and heated memory seats, covered door storage bins, center tunnel with lockable bin, secondary interior components in Carbon Fiber, and Carbon Black Leather steering wheel. It is further equipped with an arsenal of creature comforts including a vehicle lift, parking sensors, and a rear parking camera with 360 Park Assist. The car's well-appointed cockpit is illuminated-or shielded-by the $9,090 electrochromic roof option, which can quickly adjust the tint of the sunroof and allow the passengers to control the amount of sunlight that enters the cabin without folding down the power top.

According to its CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this example was delivered new in December 2022 to McLaren Chicago, and was sold to its only indicated private owner the following March. Based in Milton, Wisconsin, its owner continued to maintain the 765LT primarily at the dealership of origin, with its most recent service reported in January 2025.

On 13 March 2025, this example was the unfortunate victim of an elaborate theft operation called the "Central Dispatch scam," and was briefly stolen while on a transport to Illinois. With the aid of the authorities, the McLaren was recovered in short order by Hagerty and is now owned by Essentia Insurance. Discovered with only an exterior wrap applied, so insignificant was the "damage" done during its theft that the car's most recent CARFAX Report remains clean. The wrap was fully removed during a service conducted in September 2026, which also consisted of an oil change, air conditioning system service, and fitment of four brand new Pirello P Zero PZ4 tires. After an extended period of time with the McLaren, the consigning specialist notes that it drives beautifully, with everything working as it should.

Today, this 2022 McLaren 765LT is offered from single private ownership until its acquisition by Hagerty and with just over 3,350 miles at cataloging. Rare and brilliantly specified, this example offers the best of all worlds: original collector-grade care, a compelling selection of premium sought-after options, and mind-melting performance with the roof raised or lowered. However, its exceptionally brief unplanned excursion in 2025 gives its next owner the freedom to enjoy this no-holds-barred supercar on frequent spirited drives on a favorite canyon road or on the racetrack for which it was precisely engineered.