The Ultra-Rare SLR McLaren You've Never Heard Of
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- With huge thanks to Collecting Cars, I get the chance to check out an insanely rare version of the iconic Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren... 1 of just 25 McLaren Editions.
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This Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Edition Roadster is an exceptionally rare open-top supercar, boasting a completely unique specification, and remarkably low mileage. It has been cherished by just one private owner from new. Under the bonnet is a 5.4-litre supercharged V8, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission with Touchshift control.
It is understood that just 25 examples of the SLR McLaren were converted by MSO to ‘Edition’ specification, and only six of those are believed to have been the Roadster model. Alongside the obvious aerodynamic bodywork modifications, eye-catching side-exhaust exhausts and revised interior, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) also fitted upgraded suspension, applied a custom engine tune, and modified the steering setup. This original UK-market car was originally delivered in Crystal Laurite Silver paintwork, with ‘Silver Arrow 300 SL’ red leather, and was handed over to its owner in September 2007 at the SLR Centre of Excellence at Mercedes-Benz Brooklands.
The car returned to McLaren in January 2009, when an agreement was signed to convert the car to the latest ‘McLaren Edition’ specification. This included a full repaint in Alabaster White, red enamel badges on both sides and the boot lid, red ‘tick’ wheel centres, the 722 Edition aerodynamic package, 722 tinted lights, and the 722S model alloy wheels. Inside, raised seat fronts were installed, a bespoke ‘McLaren Edition’ badge was applied to the radio cover, and carbon kick plates were fitted. Finally, a louder sports exhaust was installed, and the revised suspension settings were also requested.
In 2010, further upgrades were installed by MSO, which included the front wheel arch vents, carbon-fibre door mirrors, and repainted brake callipers in a vibrant red hue. The seats were re-trimmed to McLaren’s latest specifications, and a carbon-fibre steering wheel was also fitted. In total, the ‘McLaren Edition’ conversion works to this car came to £106,831. More recently, the car has been repainted once again, this time to lustrous grey hue. In the sunlight, this colour reflects specks of gold and reds, representing McLaren’s chosen colour for this Edition. A plaque mounted behind the gear lever denotes that this is ‘001’ of the limited run of just 25 SLRs converted by MSO.
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Beautiful car and congratulations for the tie-in with Collecting cars. Makes perfect sense, just like Harry and Silverstone Auctions.
Is it the mso hs kiddo
Just wet myself thinking on a collab with Chris Harris!!! Could u imagine!?? Harris and Sam together talking bout cars!!!!!!!?????!!!! 💦💦💦
so it baica mso... that noone can and only found in small section of magazine....it is rare but no demand on it.. people who want to sell it had to taken it to auction..
Its like a Wolf in Wolf clothing
iron_mungers ew furries
Yeah no hiding it huh, haha
It looks more like it ate the Wolf!
So... a wolf
A Bear in wolf clothing
When you say McLaren MSO to the mirror 3 times
Shmee150 appears behind your back xD
Cerulean blue, Cerulean blue, Cerulean blu.... " *HeY GuYs ItS sHmEe* "
I'm amazed he doesn't have one yet being his two favorite companies
and starts to giggle
@@davisdesigns1153 cerulean
@@mtnvalley9298 he hates the gearbox. That why he doesnt have one
I've liked the SLR ever since I saw Clarkson drive one to Oslo. What a wonderful noise. I find the SLR fits into that time where cars were beginning to take on the look they currently have, with insane amounts of power and driver aids but it's before the time of all the touchscreen displays.
Manny Khoshbin wants to know your location :D
So he can sit at his desk and look at another car
Manny on speed dial😁😁😁
Allen Saunders He drives all his cars lol.
MunroM84 i think he should sell that blue and white Bugatti since he has more cars on order
😂 yeah he needs more
Forever one of my favorite cars. This version of the SLR is gorgeous.
Fun fact: if you have this car you can flex that you have got both Mercedes and McLaren
Only Manny Khoshbin can flex about the SLR as he has 5 of them.
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You can also flex McLaren by buying an 89-90 Pontiac Grand Prix with the ASC/McLaren package 😀
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how is that a fun fact? 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
5:19 ... that's what she said
sorrry sam, i had to do it
nice
Such an underrated comment....
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Hajaja nice catch there!
i want to like this comment but there's already 69 of them
The best partnership EVER!! Well done Sam. This is going to be such fun!
British Engineering 💪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@alvarokoteli8904 don't forget The Germans - greetings
@@PpunktP To Germans even today and then, British engineers build performance cars for them. Here I am also talking about (Mercedes F1) 😉🤔🙄🙄
Usually I'm no convertible fan - but this one looks quite perfect open & closed. The upgrade parts do provide an upgrade to the look of it, well done.
Another great video buddy, what a rare and insane car! This weather is driving me crazy too, makes filming soooo bloody difficult!
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@@BlueHopi144 yep we had 4 months of sunshine in the UK, bloody amazing!
@@JoeAchilles1 4 months ? U must be on cocaine . I got loads of friends in the UK - they tell another story . How weird .
@@BlueHopi144 being on cocaine doesn't change the weather unfortunately. I find it difficult to believe you have any friends....
Not the fastest, but definitely one of the most beautifully aggressive looking cars ever made. Those side pipes are just so cool
Can remember seeing one of these on the m40 years ago, some old dear driving it. Beautiful car.
It's the one car I've never ever seen, anywhere.
@@keysersoze2313 I've only ever seen the one.
Just had a similar experience in Northamptonshire while out riding my bike...very middle aged woman driving a Lamborghini Huracan with the roof down...fair play to her.
@@120poundsound2 me too just one
Imagine a dude thinking this car was slk that had mclaren badges
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PEACEFUL SERVANT bro that video was stolen from vipin maben
you can had slk with similar body kit..
Oh my goodness!! One of the best cars of our generation, Sam! Remember playing Forza 4 and ripping this beast around a track! You sir are one lucky SOB! Great video as always
Congratulations on reaching 500K subscribers Sam👍 Well deserved, your content is excellent, keep up the great work😊
Is this really rare?
Manny khoshbin :
Wait a minute, I'm going to take my 5 SLR's ♥️😅
@GingersCan'tBePirates was*
Appreciate the automotive history that's always being taught on this channel.
I really like the design language that has carried through too Mclaren today. That front lip/bumper looks almost exactly like the one you would find on a Mclaren 650S or 675LT. Its kinda cool how that entire design language starter all the way back when they were still with Mercedes and barely their own brand.
I’ve been waiting for this collab! Absolutely love both platforms 💪
One of the few car guys on here that I enjoy watching. You can just tell how much cars excite you bud, nice one 🙂
Lovely overview of the SLR model, thank you for that!
A huge congrats on the 500k subscribers Sam...very well deserved!
One SLR McLaren Edition, with orange/black livery, was sold at a 2015 RM Auction for $550,000. It was listed as having 552KW/750 PS and being one of six.
Sam it's got to be said what a beast. also I was a subscriber a few years back and I've got to say the last few months of your uploads is by far the best work you've done I loved the around the world uploads too but the new stuff is really what us car guys love keep up the good work mate 👍
Wow finally review on that car. Thanx Sam, this shows great taste and awesome contact list 👍👍👍👍👍
Almost half a mil subs!! And also the SLR will forever look and sound incredible
Awesome videos of late Sam. Great job. You’re killing it 👍🏼👍🏼
Manny Wants to know your location
Never knew these special models modified by Mclaren existed......thanks Sam!!
Finally 500k subscribers !!! Well done Sam, well deserved
I saw a regular SLR driving around a couple days ago and man, they still look soo good in person
500,000 subscribers Sam!!!! Well done.
Another great video, sounds ace and very different to most mercs. Special car
Finally sams getting the views and recognition he deserves congrats on 500k
yo after 50 sec i already know thats the start of something great!! congratulations sam!
Well done on 500k!!!!! Here since jag days. Still your best car BTW
Love your videos man and British weather is awesome
Congratz on the 500K subs Sam! on towards the 1M. i've been here since the very first sub 25k =D
I knew what it was before I clicked. I just didn't know it was #1 and with bespoke factory upgrades. Thank you.
500k is an incredible milestone. 500k to 1Mill will happen rapidly I think! Congrats Sam!
Replacing the turbine wheels on the SLR should be made a crime
well not everyone like it...
Whoever owns the car can do what they want. Reimagining
I understand this is "factory" and all that but yeah, the turbine wheels are so quintessential SLR. I still remember all the articles writing about how it was supposed to help brake cooling
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Didn’t know about this edition. What a treat to see and hear it...through video even!
Amazing Sam, excelent video 👌🏻❤️
This car aged so well !
Excellent video as always.
The amount of times he said "bespoke"
Wow! A car which I didn`t know before. Great Review! Cool long bonnet monster!
out of all cars that you have reviewed, i've watch this video more than 10 times..
the car sound is among the best..
What a smashing great idea congratulations Sam!
This is my first dream car. I think I'd still get this one despite many new supercars in the market now.
Such an amazing car and so beautifully done.
It’s always been in my top ten especially the MSO SLR like this , Love Love Love them
One of the best collaborations of car companies EVER.
It still looks EPIC
Loved this video!
Best car show on you tube...... keep up the interesting content...👊
I have an old Evo magazine where they show the same car in other color and all the process of McLaren doing it...
Is my absolute dream car ever...is just perfect!
Whatta car!!! That's the modern classic I'd absolutely buy! The design is so timeless! And what a soundtrack! Wow! You don't really need all the touchscreens, just pure driving experience, and those nearly 700hp are more than enough!;)
What a glorious machine, absolutely epic, amazing sounds.
Enjoyed that - thanks!
One of the best v8 notes not loud and obnoxious but a beautiful lumpy brutal rumble.
Beautiful car. Great upload.
Congratulations on half a million subscribers STG
Congrats on 500k 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Even until today I can still say this car is still marvellous.. hopefully, Mercedes Benz will produce cara with design like this.. thanks bro..🤓💪
Cool I didn't know about this version. Someone who used to live on my street had a Roadster and I saw a 722 at the track last year for an IMSA race. Cool tire slaying machine. Also, fun fact you can take this to your local British car meet and your local German car meet.
Always loved this car! And the sound 🤤
Love how good you can hear the supercharger!
One of the best cars money can buy...In addition to that, its price & value doesnt depreciate. I love it ❤❤❤❤❤
I've watched 4 mins and your a mix of Doug demero and Matt from carwow. And it's great
Manny Khoshbin would like to buy this car I guarantee it. Someone needs to let him know about the auction. This would be a great addition to his SLR collection.
This is insane bro !!!!
Nice to see views on the videos are regularly starting to go over 100k 👍🏼👍🏼
Never bored with this car! Always be my dream car! Ever!
Sat in traffic with one of these next to me at brackley, towcester roundabout, egging the guy to hit the loud pedal, he eventually did pulling away at the roundabout. Wow it sounds like thunder and having checked my mirror he was gone. the smile on my face went from ear to ear.
Finally someone makes a video of this car!
Great video Sam
Would never ever consider driving this beauty in inclement weather! I guess owner thinks having it in this channel will help selling price.
Those wheels look amazing, I like the original blade wheels but this one's look so good
That’s is a beauty of a car. I seen one in person few years ago but it was a coupe, still gorgeous.
My favourite car of all time, especially the 722 coupe.
My Posters as a mid teen. Lambo in red, palomino interior, Mercedes SL gull wing and Vector. Also 65 GTO as I had bought a 65 Lemans
Also a '74 Pantera.
never heard of? this is a legend. i still remember this from need for speed most wanted back in 2005 ...
Edit: but sure it wasnt the roadster.
It's so clean man
🥳 🎊 Aye congrats on the half a mil 🎊 🥳
Next year in F1, Mclaren and Mercedes will be back together!
True, that’s my 1st thought. Here’s me wishing Mclaren will make an ultra-rare hypercar w/ an AMG engine.
Every time Mclaren does a colab with another car industry, you know it’s gonna be brutal.
Saw one of these at the Saratoga, New York Auto Museum in a show they put on. I also think I remember seeing one which belonged to Ralph Lauren at a show at the Boston Museum of Fine Art .They are striking in person !
One of my all time favorites.
Sam, you have one hell of a job. What a car!!!
That is a beautiful machine!!
So much cooler than a regular SLR, maybe it's because all of the upgrades were from the manufacturer and not an aftermarket company but it just looks so tasteful
Dear SLR, back in 2007 I dreamed that one day in the future I would own you. And now 16 years later being 34 I feel like that future might never come and I have settled for 2010 Aston Martin DB9 instead. I am not closing door on you, and my heart still for you. That day might still come when I’ll hold you in my arms, my one and only 722s SLR.
This thing sounds glorious!
We have 2 out of the 20 something in North America get serviced at the Benz dealership I work at and service is a FORTUNE but they're so beautiful and refined.
I’ve heard about these cars, but didn’t know they made a roadster variant of them. I’m surprised Manny doesn’t have one to be honest. Great video and sad I didn’t get to see you again this year in Monterey!
The best cruiser ever made !!!😍👍
That supercharger sound!!!
If it's any of the 3500 from 03-07 Mercedes-benz SLR McLarens, then I definitely heard of it, and it's been my favorite car for over a decade. I dream of owning one someday
This car is amazing.Wow.One for Manny Koshbin as he already has five Mclaren Mercedes.