This Rock Legend’s McLaren F1 GTR Was Crashed Twice And Could Still Clear $35 Million
A rare McLaren F1 GTR owned by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is expected to fetch over $35 million at auction despite having been crashed twice.
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Nick Mason's one-of-a-kind McLaren F1 GTR, which was crashed twice, was set for auction. The rare race car was expected to potentially fetch over 35 million dollars.
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Nick Mason, the drummer for Pink Floyd, is selling a one-of-a-kind McLaren F1 GTR race car. Despite a history that includes being crashed twice, the vehicle is projected to clear $35 million at auction.
Coverage from Mansion Global, Robb Report, and Carscoops emphasizes the rarity of the one-off vehicle. Autoblog reports that the car is set to potentially become the most expensive McLaren ever sold, while Classic Driver notes the high estimated hammer price.
Attention now turns to the auction to see if the vehicle surpasses the $35 million mark and establishes a new sales record for the McLaren brand.
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This rock legend's McLaren F1 GTR could hammer for over 35 million dollarsClassic Driver · 76d ago
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One-Off McLaren F1 GTR Set To Become The Most Expensive McLaren Ever SoldAutoblog · 76d ago
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Pink Floyd Drummer Nick Mason’s Rare McLaren Could Fetch Over $35M at AuctionMansion Global · 76d ago
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Who is the owner of the McLaren F1 GTR?
The car belongs to Nick Mason, the drummer for Pink Floyd.
How much is the car expected to sell for?
The vehicle could fetch or clear over $35 million.
What is the vehicle's history regarding accidents?
According to coverage, the car was crashed twice.
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