The 1,000th entirely hand-built Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has rolled off the production line at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The vehicle, which is painted black and equipped with its unique trademark carbon bodyshell, was made for a customer in Japan. In May 2004, the 617-horsepower “Silver Arrow of the 21st century” went into production in Woking, which is located near London. Since then, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has established itself among sports car enthusiasts around the world as a fascinating synthesis that combines cutting-edge innovation with the mystique of an automotive legend. 1,000 units might not sound like a whole lot, but at $450,000 a pop, it’s not to shabby…

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