Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722S Roadster, 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
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Chassis No.: WDDAK76F99M001940
Auction: Monterey 2017
Auction date: August 19, 2017
Lot No.: S82
$725,000 | High bid
- Exterior: Silver
- Interior: Black
- Body: Roadster
- 1 of 24 produced for the U.S. Market
- 1,950 original miles
- Documented with original books, window sticker, keys and first aid kit
- Recent service including fuel flush and two new batteries performed in November, 2016
- Supercharged 5.4/650 HP V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Carbon ceramic disc brakes
- Crystal Antimony Gray with Black semi-aniline leather interior
- 19 inch wheels
Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive collaborated in 2003 to produce the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which paid homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racers piloted in the 1950s by the great Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss. A stellar performer loaded with modern technology and wrapped in gorgeous carbon-fiber bodywork, the modern-day iteration was worthy of the SLR name, and in 2006, a new higher-performance version was dedicated to Moss, whose record in winning the 1955 Mille Miglia will stand forever as a milestone in that legendary contest.
Named the 722 Edition after the number on Moss’s Mille Miglia-winning racer, the car was introduced in 2008 with significant improvements that included a horsepower increase in its supercharged 5.4L V-8 from 617 to 650 HP, larger carbon-ceramic disc brakes, lighter 19-inch wheels and improved aerodynamics. In 2009, the Mercedes-Benz and McLaren collaboration unveiled the SLR 722S featuring a 10-mm lower ride height, special 19-inch alloy wheels and exclusive Crystal Antimony Gray paint. Available in both coupe and roadster models, the 722S was the ultimate manifestation of the SLR concept.
Finished in Crystal Antimony Gray and sporting a Black semi-aniline-leather interior, the car presents in virtually as-new condition, showing just 1,950 original miles. The car’s most recent service, performed in November 2016, included a complete fluid flush and two new batteries. Offered with documentation that includes all the original books, window sticker, keys and first-aid kit, this exceptionally rare SLR’s front bodywork has been protected with a clear bra to preserve its pristine condition. The SLR 722S Roadster is two great automobiles in one: an exhilarating, leading-edge performer that borders on full-race GT machine, and a world-class grand tourer of impeccable manners.
The fact that only 24 were produced for the U.S. market ensures the new owner of this 2009 example from the Gatsby Exotics Collection will enjoy arguably the most exclusive road-going bounty of the Mercedes-Benz and McLaren partnership.
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