Tom Hartley Jnr has been appointed to sell one of the most extraordinary McLaren road car collections ever assembled — the personal legacy of the late Mansour Ojjeh, the visionary who helped transform McLaren into a motorsport and automotive powerhouse.
Fresh off the record-breaking sale of Bernie Ecclestone’s Grand Prix collection, Hartley has been entrusted by the Ojjeh family to handle the sale of 20 ultra-rare McLaren road cars, many of which are the final production examples of their kind, finished to Ojjeh’s precise specifications and preserved in as-new condition.
The crown jewel of the “Last of Legends” collection is the final McLaren F1 ever built, painted in the bespoke ‘Mansour Orange’ — a colour named in his honour by McLaren. With just 1,810km on the clock, it is expected to set a new world record for the model when sold.
Other highlights include the Speedtail, P1, Senna, Elva, and the ultra-exclusive Sabre — the last of just 16 made. Except for the F1 and a lightly driven P1 GTR, all cars remain unused since delivery and have been maintained exclusively by McLaren under a unique programme designed specifically for Ojjeh.
Mansour Ojjeh, who passed away in 2021, was instrumental in McLaren’s rise, helping secure seven Constructors’ and ten Drivers’ Championships in Formula 1 and later spearheading the birth of McLaren Automotive. This personal collection reflects not just his influence over the brand, but his fastidious passion for design, detail and motorsport heritage.
Kathy Ojjeh, Mansour’s widow, described the sale as deeply emotional: “McLaren meant so much to Mansour. It was more than business — it was pure passion. These cars were handpicked and curated by him, often involving hours of design and personal input. While parting with them is not easy, it’s time for this treasure to be passed on to someone who truly understands its significance.”
Hartley, one of the world’s most respected historic and performance car dealers, called the sale “unrepeatable”. “This is McLaren’s DNA in physical form,” he said. “To be asked to handle the sale is akin to selling Enzo Ferrari’s personal cars or Ferdinand Porsche’s own collection.”
Each model in the collection was ordered with the final chassis number and every available production update — making them the most refined versions ever built. Several also feature unique flourishes, like the Elva, delivered after Ojjeh’s passing, which was adorned with his personal emblem in place of McLaren’s traditional badging.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, paid tribute: “Mansour was a founding father of McLaren as we know it today. His passion was unmatched, and this collection is unlike anything else.”
The cars will be offered exclusively by Tom Hartley Jnr, with the hope that a single buyer may acquire the full set to preserve its provenance and significance.
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