Few modern supercars capture the spirit of historic motor racing quite like the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss. Created in 2009 as the dramatic finale to the SLR story, just 75 examples were produced, each hand-built as a tribute to Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson's extraordinary 1955 Mille Miglia victory. Now offered for sale by long-term Classic Motors For Sale advertising partner Broad Arrow Auctions, chassis no. WDD1999761M900015 will feature at the company's 7th November 2026 Zurich Auction, carrying an estimated price of CHF 2,500,000–CHF 3,000,000.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss | Estimated Price: CHF 2'500'000 - CHF 3'000'000
The car's inspiration dates back to 1 May 1955, when Moss and Jenkinson set off from Brescia in their Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. They completed the thousand-mile Mille Miglia in just 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds, averaging an incredible 157 km/h, a record that has never been beaten. More than five decades later, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren sought to translate the raw excitement of that legendary machine into a road-going supercar.
The result was unlike any conventional special edition, with the Stirling Moss deliberately stripped of a roof, windscreen and side windows to create an exceptionally direct connection between driver, car and environment.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss | Estimated Price: CHF 2'500'000 - CHF 3'000'000
Under its carbon-fibre bodywork sits a 5.4-litre AMG supercharged V8 producing 650 PS and 820 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes less than 3.5 seconds, while the car is capable of exceeding 300 km/h. Compared with the already lightweight SLR 722 S Roadster, the Stirling Moss was almost 200 kilograms lighter, while its aerodynamic underbody, large rear diffuser, automatically deployed airbrake and carbon-ceramic brakes were engineered to provide the performance and stability expected of such an uncompromising machine. Inside, exposed carbon fibre, brushed metal and premium leather continue the motorsport-inspired theme, with Stirling Moss's autograph engraved beside the gear lever providing a particularly evocative finishing touch.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss | Estimated Price: CHF 2'500'000 - CHF 3'000'000
This example was originally ordered in the Netherlands in Crystal Laurit Silver Metallic (977), complemented by the striking Black and Red 300 SL Silver Arrow leather interior. Acquired by its original and current owner in November 2009, the car has enjoyed an unusually active life for such a rare collector automobile, participating in the Mille Miglia three times, in 2012, 2015, marking the 60th anniversary of Moss and Jenkinson's famous victory, and again in 2021. Showing just 13,410 kilometres at cataloguing and benefiting from a recent service in preparation for the sale, it remains in excellent condition.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss | Estimated Price: CHF 2'500'000 - CHF 3'000'000
With only 75 examples ever produced, the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss occupies an exceptionally rare position in modern Mercedes-Benz history. Combining the engineering of the SLR with the visual drama and uncompromising character of a 1950s racing car, it represents a remarkable bridge between two eras of Mercedes-Benz performance. Collectors will have the opportunity to acquire this highly significant example when Broad Arrow Auctions presents it at its Zurich Auction on 7 November 2026, where it is estimated at CHF 2,500,000–CHF 3,000,000.
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