Some say it's the greatest car ever made. And some would be absolutely right. If you've ever wondered what £20 million looks like on four wheels, THIS is it. One of the rarest versions of what is already the automotive equivalent of a double rainbow has just found a new owner. And no, that's not hyperbole. We're talking about a 1995 McLaren F1 finished in Marlboro White - one of only TWO ever made in this color. How many McLaren F1s are there in the world? Spoiler: there aren't many. Just 106 in total, with only 67 being standard road cars. And among those road-going examples, this unicorn stands apart. Marlboro White McLaren F1 Sale: THE LEGEND ITSELF Before we dive into this particular car, let's remind ourselves why the F1 remains the holy grail for collectors. Born from the mind of Gordon Murray, the F1 wasn't just fast for its time - it was otherworldly. In 1998, it set a production car speed record of 240.1 mph that stood for seven years. That's using 1990s technology, mind you, not the hybrid-electric-turbocharged-witchcraft we have today. And, speaking of Gordon Murray, he might be releasing his next car at Goodwood this year. Read more about that below: The 6.1-liter BMW V12 produces 627 horsepower. No turbochargers. No supercharger. Just naturally aspirated perfection that sounds like angels gargling with golden honey. And let's not forget the center driving position - the purest expression of a car built solely around the driver. The engine bay is lined with gold. ACTUAL GOLD. Not because Murray was showing off, but because gold is the best heat reflector. That's the level of engineering we're talking about. Marlboro White McLaren F1 Sale: THIS PARTICULAR MASTERPIECE Chassis number 053 is, quite frankly, museum quality. With just 802 miles on the clock, it has barely broken in its magnificent V12. Originally delivered to Japanese racing team owner Kazumichi Goh, it features that stunning Marlboro White exterior paired with a remarkable blue interior combining leather and Alcantara. The car is so original, so pristine, that looking at it is like time-traveling back to 1995. It comes complete with all the original factory tools (that alone would cost a fortune today), owner's manuals, and the custom-fitted luggage set that McLaren provided with each F1. In 2021, it received a new fuel cell, and in 2024, it underwent comprehensive maintenance to ensure everything functions as Gordon Murray intended. All work was carried out by McLaren Special Operations - the only people you'd trust to touch such automotive royalty. Marlboro White McLaren F1 Sale: THE PRICE TAG While the exact figure hasn't been disclosed (some things are too indecent to discuss in public), industry experts believe it commanded north of $20 million. That's the price of a decent-sized mansion in most parts of the world. Or about 200 new Porsche 911s. Or one McLaren F1. And in ten years' time, that will likely seem like a bargain. These cars don't depreciate - they appreciate faster than fine art. Just ask Rowan Atkinson, who famously crashed his F1 twice and still sold it for a massive profit. The new owner joins an elite circle that includes some of the most discerning collectors on the planet. Jay Leno has one. Ralph Lauren has one. Elon Musk had one (and crashed it without insurance - ouch). The late George Harrison of The Beatles owned one. These aren't just cars; they're memberships to the most exclusive club in the automotive world. Marlboro White McLaren F1 Sale: THE VERDICT In a world of increasingly homogenized supercars with hybrid systems and automatic gearboxes, the McLaren F1 stands as a testament to purity of purpose. No electronic nannies. No driver aids. Just you, a manual gearbox, and one of the greatest engines ever created. This particular white example is the cream of an already very creamy crop. It's the automotive equivalent of finding a mint condition Action Comics #1 or a flawless blue diamond. Whoever the new owner is, I hope they do the right thing and actually drive it. Because while it may be worth more than most people's retirement funds, the McLaren F1 was built for one thing: to deliver the purest driving experience imaginable. And that, my friends, is something you simply cannot put a price on.
