McLaren Elva – die Sammlung

Das Erlebnis

Ohja, wir lieben den McLaren Elva. Sehr sogar. Er bescherte uns eines der besten Fahrerlebnisse aller Zeiten, wir hoffen, wir konnten das auch einigermassen in passende Worte fassen, hier nachzulesen. Es ist aber wohl so, dass wir da zu den ganz Wenigen gehören, die dieses Fahrzeug herrlich finden, zuerst musste McLaren die Produktion von geplanten 399 Stück auf noch 149 Exemplare kappen – und dann kam noch manch ein gutes Stück ganz schnell wieder in den Verkauf. Meist: ungefahren. Und wer dachte, eine gute Investition gemacht zu haben, der hat sich (bislang) auch geschnitten, der Neupreis wurde nur selten erreicht. Eine Sammlung ist das aber auf jeden Fall wert, auch mit Blick in die Zukunft, denn eben: grossartiges Automobil.

Chassis-Nummer: SBM26ACB3NW000001

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Monaco 2024, Schätzpreis 1,1 bis 1,5 Millionen Euro, nicht verkauft, mit diesen Informationen: «The example offered here will no doubt hold sway with collectors as “chassis 001”. The car was ordered by its consigning owner on 30 August 2022 at McLaren Vienna (Frey Luxury Cars GmbH), with the new car order totalling €1,515,301. It was subsequently registered in Germany and has has just one owner from new. The Elva is offered with just eight kilometers on its odometer at the time of cataloguing, and features an array of attractive features that make it particularly desirable. The Elva exudes sophistication with its unique, MSO Satin Kilo Grey body colour, while the aura of understated elegance is enhanced further by black five-spoke Super Lightweight forged alloy wheels and black brake callipers. In the cockpit, the seats are upholstered in exquisite Jet Black semi-aniline leather, while contrast stitching, piping and an embroidered headrest logo in bronze add some subtle colour. The steering wheel adds yet more elegance with a 3K Satin carbon-fibre finish and a painted centre band in bronze, while Galvanic Grey Brushed brightwork elsewhere adds to the exclusive ambience. These custom options were worth €90,931 upon configuration by the consigning owner».

Chassis-Nummer: SBM26ACB4MW815015 (2020)

Auktion: Artcurial, Paris 2022, Schätzpreis 1,5 bis 2 Millionen Euro, verkauft, mit diesen Informationen: «The cockpit of this example has features specific to MSO models such as the McLaren Burnt Orange treatment on the stitching on the alcantara-clad carbon seats, the central marque of the steering wheel and the „Elva“ signatures on the headrests. Superb in its Gloss Graphite Grey livery, this unique example remains unregistered».

Chassis-Nummer: SBM26ACB0MW815108 (2021)

Auktion: Bonhams, Bonmont 2024, Schätzpreis 700’000 bis 1’200’000 Franken, mit diesen Informationen: «Delivered new to Oman via McLaren Muscat on 20th September 2020, this McLaren Elva is finished in the evocative M1A livery of glossy British Racing Green, Atacama Yellow and Anniversary White, and carries the number ‚9‘ in Pure Black on Anniversary White Circles; the car benefits from a Paint Protection Film to keep this livery intact. The seats are trimmed in Atacama Yellow with Vintage Tan stitching, while the console is finished in glossy British Racing Green with brushed aluminium trim, contrasting with the exposed carbon-fibre tub. Other notable features include air conditioning; McLaren eight-speaker audio system; vehicle lift (raises the nose for bumps); carbon-fibre air duct, bumper extensions and deck; exhaust frame painted in Stealth; and brake callipers finished in glossy Atacama Yellow with McLaren logos. The wheels are five-spoke non-Diamond-cut in Stealth shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres».

Chassis-Nummer: SBM26ACA6MW815122 (2021)

Auktion: RM Sotheby’s, Las Vegas 2024. verkauft für 1’517’500 Dollar, mit diesen Informationen: «This McLaren Elva was shipped new to McLaren Charlotte in North Carolina. Its original owner specified more than $102,000 in options, ensuring its uniqueness for all time. Perhaps the most striking of its many factory options is the $37,898 Pacific Colourstream paint, an iridescent, color-shifting shade of purple that transforms to hues of violet, magenta, and blue, depending on how light hits the car’s many sculpted features. Purple calipers, a $4,950 option, complement the dazzling exterior color. The mirror caps, instrument binnacle, shifter paddles in exposed carbon fiber, and brushed-finish metal trim in the cabin are also MSO options, as are the bespoke purple piping and stitching on the seats. Rounding out the list of exclusive options is the high-tech AAMS system ($8,489), which will ensure miles of pleasurable driving free from wind buffeting inside the cabin. Showing only 93 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing, this remarkable machine remains very well-preserved in showroom condition».

Mehr Hypercars, darunter auch den McLaren P1, haben wir in unserem Archiv. Gern erklären wir auch: Elva.