The 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail (021R) is expected to fetch a whopping USD 5 to 7 million at the Gooding & Company auction on January 17-18, 2014 Scottsdale.
Successful racing car
The McLaren F1 GTR with chassis number 021R was driven by drivers such as J.J. Lehto and Steve Soper for the works BMW racing team in the 1990s and shone with victories in Hockenheim and Helsinki, among other podium finishes.
Interesting offers
Other offerings at the Scottsdale auction include:
- Ferrari 288 GTO from 1985 (estimated price USD 1,250,000 to 1,600,000)
- Alpine A110 1800 from 1973 (estimated price USD 300,000 to 400,000)
- BMW M1 from 1980 (estimated price USD 400,000 to 500,000
If these prices can be realized, there can definitely be no question of an end to the classic car investment boom.
Further information on Gooding & Company's Scottsdale auction can be found on their website.