Last Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster headed for the auction block
10/17/2008, 3:43 PM
By Drew Johnson
Mercedes-Benz has stuffed the market to the gills with limited and special editions of its McLaren SLR supercar, but this is one we’re sure the automotive world won’t mind. Mercedes-Benz has announced that the last SLR to ever be produced will be auctioned off for charity in the U.S.
Of course, in true SLR fashion, the last SLR Roadster to ever be produced will be a unique edition. When the last SLR rolls across the auction block, it will be the only such car in America sporting Sienna Pearl metallic paint and a Tobacco Brown interior. The Sienna Pearl SLR’s engine bay won’t be quite as unique, as it will feature the same 617 horsepower 5.5L supercharged V8 found in other SLR Roadsters.
The auction is slated to begin on November 20th at 1pm EST, with the final gavel dropping at 5pm the same day. Mercedes will open the bidding at $529,500, with any amount beyond the starting bid benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
We suspect that the last SLR could creep up on the higher side of expectations as collectors tend to value the first and last editions of any production run.
10/17, 4:50 PM
posted by:
VWgrouP
Its true, every great manufactured car cant last forever, and the SLR sure made a huge mark in history.
10/17, 6:06 PM
posted by:
A4
im sure they could sell these things for another year or two
10/17, 6:50 PM
posted by:
desertdriver
Knauz Mercedes-Benz in Lake Bluff, IL has a 2005 SLR that they have not been able to sell. They may be willing to deal on the $465,000 sticker price since the economy went to $#!^
10/17, 7:36 PM
posted by:
TBP
If I had the money, I’d love to pick up a used SLR coupe.
As long as you like the styling, I can’t think of any better car in terms of performance AND comfort.
A lot of people negatively compare it to the Carrera GT – and in a pure track comparison, I can understand why. But the fact that it can compete with the GT neck and neck on the track, and then feel just as comfortable in rush hour traffic or a 200 mile ride home, I think makes it a truly great car.
I know it’s not for everybody, but let’s be honest, most of us go years without even seeing a race track. If you’re going to get a supercar, it might as well be one that you can enjoy every day.
10/17, 8:03 PM
posted by:
inspire
It’s really not a head-turner. So if you’re the one who likes a “sleeper” type of car, then this is it. I’m not a big fan of them. Even if I had that kinda loot to spend on cars (ie win the Mega Millions), I’d rather spent it towards several other cars. McLaren SLR just doesn’t do anything for me.
10/17, 8:55 PM
posted by:
92GTA
I’m confused, the poster says “only one built for the U.S.” while this story says it’s the last one built ever.
Which is it? Or is it both?
10/18, 6:00 AM
posted by:
e46-330ci
@ 92gta:
a kind of both. it is the last one build but it will get a unique paint and interior i think.
actually i’m not a fan of the slr. for me a car called super car should look much better than this one. even the sl looks better i think. why this fugly nose and the mercedes star stamped into it?
10/18, 1:10 PM
posted by:
LS7
SLR is for posers. F.aggots that like to stroll around Starbucks with it.
10/18, 1:57 PM
posted by:
zeeck
wow, why doesn’t anyone like it? I think it is one of the most beautiful cars out there, maybe behind the carrera gt and the audi R8. You can’t tell me that if you saw one in real life you wouldn’t turn your head to look at it. For someone who knows anything about cars, that would just be retarded to not stare at its glory.
10/18, 5:18 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
What they haven’t mentioned is that each of those tobacco colored seats displays a warning label stating ‘product may cause cancer in once flourishing iconic American vehicle manufacturers’ accompanied by a picture of a rental Sebring.
10/18, 8:39 PM
posted by:
qpt_dude
I love the SLR. It’s my favorite supercar. Its worth the title of Mercedes-Benz Flagship. All the “competing” Lamborghini’s, Ferrari’s, and Porches don’t quite match up to SLR. Sure, they might be faster, more aerodynamic, and have better track performance, but the SLR will always beat them in terms of luxury, safety, and arguably, looks. And, I know this doesn’t matter to many of you, but its 2-tons, 617 HP V8, and its near-invincible safety at 12/17 MPG. Its a technological wonder in nearly every way (the brakes, even though Carbon-Fiber assisted with a spoiler, aren’t very good, so I’ve heard). Whatever Mercedes tries to replace it with will never compete with the SLR.
On topic, I guess this means they won’t bring the SLR 722S Roadster or the rumoured final editon Speedster to the US.
10/18, 10:56 PM
posted by:
jevjnd2000
Personally, I would rather have an SL65 Black series AMG. I much prefer the rugged styling of that car over this one, and from what I have been able to hear on various clips and the link, I also prefer the exhaust note of the SL65 AMG black series.
10/19, 12:31 AM
posted by:
Mr. Piston
SLR for posers, ha ha ha, funny.
10/19, 1:44 PM
posted by:
Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3
What’s not to love about this car other than its color which makes it look like a 617 horsepower suppository?
10/19, 9:24 PM
posted by:
eff1Fifty
Finally! This car was a waste of $500K! Bring on the next-gen gullwing