In a landmark transaction that has captivated the automotive world, Tom Hartley Jnr has successfully brokered the sale of one of the most significant McLaren collections ever assembled. This extraordinary ensemble, curated by the late Mansour Ojjeh, represents not just automotive excellence but a profound legacy in motorsport history.
The Unprecedented McLaren Collection
The Mansour Ojjeh McLaren collection stands as a testament to automotive perfection. Furthermore, this remarkable assembly features 20 pristine vehicles, each representing the final chassis of its respective model. Almost all vehicles maintain factory-fresh condition, having never been used on public roads.
Key highlights include:
- Final McLaren F1 in bespoke ‘Yquem’ orange
- P1 GTR track-focused hypercar
- Speedtail ultimate grand tourer
- Multiple Senna variants including rare editions
- Sabre and Elva limited-production models
Historic Preservation of Automotive Heritage
The entire McLaren collection has been sold to a single, undisclosed buyer despite receiving world-record offers for individual vehicles. Consequently, this decision reflects the shared commitment to preserving Mansour Ojjeh’s vision intact. Both the Ojjeh family and Hartley insisted the cars remain together as a historic whole.
Tom Hartley Jnr stated: “This transaction represents more than a sale—it constitutes the respectful transfer of a legacy. The Mansour Ojjeh McLaren collection embodies the very best of automotive innovation and excellence.”
Mansour Ojjeh’s Enduring Legacy
Mansour Ojjeh’s influence extended far beyond mere ownership. Significantly, he played a pivotal role in McLaren’s success through four decades of involvement. His family’s holding company, TAG, financed the TAG-Porsche turbo engines that powered McLaren to multiple championships during the 1980s.
Ojjeh’s contributions include:
- Seven Constructors’ Championships
- Ten Drivers’ Championships
- Instrumental role in creating McLaren Automotive
- Key involvement in McLaren F1 development
Tom Hartley Jnr’s Expertise in High-Value Transactions
This landmark sale follows Hartley’s handling of another significant transaction earlier this year. Specifically, he brokered the sale of Bernie Ecclestone’s collection of 69 historic Formula 1 cars to Mark Mateschitz. That deal was reportedly worth approximately £500 million.
Hartley’s company achieved recognition with the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2018. Moreover, the firm handled over $400 million in collectible car transactions during 2024 alone.
FAQs About the McLaren Collection Sale
Why was the collection sold as a whole?
The Ojjeh family and Tom Hartley insisted on keeping the collection intact to honor Mansour Ojjeh’s legacy and preserve its historical significance as a complete ensemble.
What makes this McLaren collection so special?
This collection features the final chassis of each McLaren model, all in factory-fresh condition, including the last McLaren F1 ever built in Mansour Orange.
Who was the buyer of the collection?
The buyer remains undisclosed, maintaining privacy common in high-value collector car transactions of this magnitude.
What was the approximate value of the sale?
While the exact figure remains confidential, experts estimate the value significantly exceeds previous records for McLaren collections.
How does this sale compare to other automotive collections?
This transaction ranks among the most significant private supercar sales, comparable to the Bernie Ecclestone F1 collection sale earlier this year.
What happens to the collection now?
The entire collection will remain together as originally intended, preserving Mansour Ojjeh’s vision for future generations to appreciate.
