Final SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Built Could Top US$6 Million
The very last Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss to leave the factory is going under the hammer with RM Sotheby's, with an estimate of more than US$6 million. The roofless speedster, one of 75 built, has covered just 32.9 miles (52.9 km) since December 2009, and bidding runs from 26 November to 3 December 2026, Motor1 reported on 10 November.
Key takeaways
- Last of 75 SLR Stirling Moss cars, built between June and December 2009.
- 32.9 miles (52.9 km) from new, finished in Fire Opal Red with red leather.
- Delivered new to the Royal Family of Kuwait, which kept it until 2024.
- RM Sotheby's estimate tops US$6 million; the sale runs 26 November to 3 December 2026.
The last SLR of all
The Stirling Moss was the final chapter of the SLR McLaren, the supercar that Mercedes-Benz and McLaren built together in the 2000s. It dropped the roof and the windscreen altogether and was named after the British driver who won the 1955 Mille Miglia for Mercedes. Only 75 were made, and this chassis was the last one off the line. Power comes from a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 rated at 650 hp (485 kW), good for 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in a claimed 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 220 mph (354 km/h).
Specification and history
This car carries several details that set it apart from most of the 75. It is painted Fire Opal Red and trimmed in red leather with yellow stitching, with Alutex trim in place of the usual carbon fibre and gold brake calipers. It also has a factory-fitted audio system, which few Stirling Moss cars received.
The car was first registered in the Swiss canton of Vaud on 16 March 2010 and delivered to the Royal Family of Kuwait, which kept it until 2024, when the current consignor bought it. In 2026 it was federalised for the United States by G&K Automotive Services under NHTSA's Show or Display programme, which allows certain rare cars that were never sold in America to be imported and used on the road with mileage limits. A sister car in Rosso Corsa has stayed with Jordan's Royal Family since new.
What it means for collectors
The sale gives the market a rare benchmark: a final-production car with delivery mileage, a royal first owner and US road eligibility. Collectors will watch whether the result clears the US$6 million estimate, which would put the SLR Stirling Moss in the same price bracket as hypercars from Ferrari and McLaren. For background on the two companies behind it, see the Mercedes-Benz catalogue, the history of McLaren and more collector models in classic cars.
Sources
- Motor1: Last Mercedes SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Could Sell For More Than $6 Million (10 Nov 2026) (accessed 12 Nov 2026)
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