A detailed walkaround, driving, and soft top operation video of the vehicle is viewable below.
The 2009 Mercedes-McLaren SLR Roadster: For those with the desire to feel the wind in their hair – at 200mph or so – and look absolutely bulletproof doing so.
The concussive, cacophonic chorus from the SLR’s uniquely muscular exhaust note bugles like a billionaire’s battle cry (or a Shofar, for all you tribesman): “Something seriously special has just arrived…”
That’s the sound of rare air pulsing through all 5.4 liters in a supercharged SLR symphony. Never have so many hoofs (617 horses worth, to be exact) driven so much drama in one brilliantly-sculpted package. This veritable Frankenstein’s moto-monster of the mid-to-late 2000s is truly the beast that should not be. But it's real, all right. And this one hasn’t been stashed away in some remote private collection…yet.
The marriage of Mercedes and McLaren melted minds when the SLR was first unveiled in 2003 and the aftershocks of that mad union persist into the present - well over a decade later. Mercedes: the titanic Teutonic of engineering excellence, meets McLaren: the brilliant Brits of racing royalty. Together, they produced one of the most unique, desirable, and nary-to-be repeated lovechildren of the automotive universe: The SLR.
Finding one of the 2,157 SLRs produced between 2003-2009 is not an easy task. Finding a final-year example (with a top that drops) increases the difficulty level quite a bit. However, finding one of the four paint-to-sample SLR roadsters ever produced, in this condition, with this shockingly low-mileage and two-owner history? It’s not likely to happen again and, if it does, it will likely be at twice the price. So, act now: This topless terror on tires is pumped full of premium and just aching to accelerate….and appreciate.
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15 Comments
Wow! Good time so far. These are bound to join legendary status if they haven't already.ALRIGHT GUYS, THE RESERVE IS OFF!!!! This is going to a new home tonight, good luck whoever gets it!$360,000 bid placed by @PCrawford
$357,000 bid placed by @ariok47
I won't be surprised to see bidding pick up again later in the day. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this car was originally purchased from my servicing dealership. I hope the reserve gets met and that this truly exquisite car finds its new home today. Best of luck!A beautiful car. It looks like bidding has stalled. It seems that the market is softening a bit and cars like the SLR will be some of the first to be impacted. Good luck for a strong finish.I just wanted to drop in since there are just a few hours left, see if any of you had any questions. We're almost at the reserve, I didn't set it anything unrealistic. There are only 2 of these, the other one sold at RM Sothebys last year, January 2020, for $324,000 and it had 8700 miles. Hopefully this car find its way to a great collection today. Good luck$355,000 bid placed by @Mk77
$350,000 bid placed by @Druboutin
$320,000 bid placed by @Mk77
$310,000 bid placed by @Theneighborhoods
$300,000 bid placed by @Mk77
$285,000 bid placed by @Theneighborhoods
@headspacemd I think the SLR in general is misunderstood, most people have never even seen one in real life. I see lots of comments online of how it looks too much like an SL. In person that is not remotely true, the coachwork, the vents, the length of the hood, you can definitely tell its not an R230 if you ever encounter one. It's incredibly long, I drive a '21 e63s wagon and parked side by side(you can see the wagon in the back of the walkaround vid) its almost as long as the wagon, so it may be 2 doors but it is a very long car, very unique for a sports car for sure.Special spec here and being the only one in this color combo should help it to keep appreciating, more so than they already are.@mika it’s stored in a climate controlled garage at my condo. The really hot and humid houston weather doesn’t affect it. I wish I had a paint meter to show you but I don’t have one, I’m not a car dealer so don’t exactly have one lying around. I will say Mercedes greenway would never have taken the car back in trade if it had been repainted. I purchased it from them in January right after they took it in trade. They told me it had never been repainted and I knew the guy in charge so I trust what he told me is trueSince you live in a condominium, can you tell us whether it’s garage kept or if you keep it outside under a cover? Also, in the same vein can you please post paint meter readings from around the car?@vincero truthfully this wasn’t even a planned purchase. My dad was at the dealer ordering his new s class in January and sent me a pic of this on the showroom floor and I bought it in less than an hour. I’m selling bc I live in a condo with 2 parking spaces, nothing more. I’d rather my not daily driver be something I can put lots of miles on. As you can see I’ve added almost 600 since January. That’s quite a bit for 6 months of ownership. This car is a museum piece, I’m a driver. This is a car for someone with a big collection who wants to stare at it and keep miles low, it was an impulse buy for me. I love it, it’s beautiful, it’s rare, but I want something I can drive without caring about mileage.It’s funny how none of these cars have high miles. I don’t know why they all have low miles. @Seller can you share why you are not keeping something I expect to be a future classic like the 300SL? Didn’t MB produce less of this model?$275,000 bid placed by @Mk77
$228,888 bid placed by @mbzcollector
$205,500 bid placed by @ariok47
$205,000 bid placed by @MB8605
This car is even more breathtaking in person. It is in absolutely stunning condition & I'd rate this SLR roadster a solid 10 out of 10! Seen, heard and drooled over this SLR McLaren in person.$200,000 bid placed by @mbzcollector
$100,000 bid placed by @MB8605
$10,000 bid placed by @GRR21
Stunning. A privelege just to view the photos and videos. GLWA.Fantastic example, made a play for the twin to this and regretted not getting it.$6,000 bid placed by @equinepeddler
$5,000 bid placed by @KMartin
🤯 Oh my....