1995 McLaren F1 Coupe

The McLaren F1 was the brainchild of the gifted designer, Gordon Murray. The McLaren F1 was built using the finest materials available, including aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber and even gold. The engine, overseen by BMW Motorsport's Paul Rosche, was tailor-made. The normally aspirated V12 displaced 6,064cc and was fitted with a sequential closed-loop fuel injection system. Power was rated at 627 BHP at 7500 RPM. This road-going engine had helped McLaren win the 24 Horus of LeMans and severed in BMW's own racing efforts.

The F1 debuted in 1992 and was an instant paragon. It was a car that could perform on the road or the track.

This example, chassis number 062, was sold new to Larry Ellison, co-founder and CEO of Oracle. For many years, he has been a major financier of the BMW Oracle Racing team, and was a participant in the America's Cup and has owned a number of high-tech aircraft.

This car was delivered new to California. It carries the necessary BAR labels and EPA documentation regarding its importation and continues to be road-registered in California.

Mr. Ellison retained the car for the better part of a decade. While in his care, the car was used regularly and well-maintained. In July of 20009, it was given $70,000 worth of major servicing that included a new clutch, new fuel cells, and specially designed Michelin tires. Later that year, the car returned for the factory catalytic converter update that allowed it to pass a recent California smog examination.

The car is finished in Magnesium Silver over a black interior. This car has not been abused or modified with GT components or been through a color change. It currently displays 3,242 miles on the odometer.

In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the 2010 Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $2,500,000 - $3,500,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $3,575,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010