White Gold: The Unicorn McLaren F1 Just Changed Hands
A 1995 McLaren F1 in Marlboro White just sold through Broad Arrow Private Sales.
Only two F1 road cars ever left Woking in this color. This is chassis #053.
The sale price remains undisclosed, but market experts peg similar F1s north of $20 million. The price of automotive perfection has never been cheap.
The Virgin Supercar
This F1 shows just 802 miles on its odometer.
That's 1,291 kilometers of restraint from its original owner, Japanese racing team magnate Kazumichi Goh.
The car's barely broken in. Most modern supercars see more miles during their pre-delivery inspection.
McLaren Special Operations recently completed full servicing, including a 2021 fuel cell replacement. It's factory-fresh in every way that matters.
Bespoke Details That Matter
Inside, it's not the typical McLaren fare.
The central driver's throne wears light blue Alcantara while the flanking passenger seats feature dark blue/grey leather and Alcantara.
The cockpit's asymmetrical color scheme emphasizes what the F1 always was: a driver's car that reluctantly brought along passengers.
Why The F1 Still Matters
The McLaren F1 remains the benchmark by which all other analog supercars are judged:
- Naturally aspirated 6.1L BMW V12 producing 618 horsepower
- Central driving position with uncompromised visibility
- Pure mechanical connection without electronic nannies
- Gold-lined engine bay for optimal heat management
- Three-seat layout that's never been successfully replicated
From its carbon fiber monocoque to its dihedral doors, Gordon Murray's masterpiece wasn't designed to meet regulations or marketing requirements.
It was engineered to perfection.
Collector Royalty
Of the 106 F1s built (only 62 being road cars), chassis #053 sits at the absolute pinnacle of collectibility.
Rare color. Lowest mileage. Impeccable provenance. Factory maintenance.
It's the holy grail for collectors who already have everything else.
Someone just added automotive royalty to their collection. The rest of us can only speculate about who and how much.
The F1 remains the ultimate expression of analog supercar engineering. This white example might be the ultimate F1.
