Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Sealed December event, Bidding Closes 2 December 2026.
Value In Excess Of $6, 000, 000 USD
Just 32. 9 miles and two private owners from new
Delivered new to the Royal Family of Kuwait, retained by them until 2024 when acquired by the consignor
The final SLR McLaren Stirling Moss built by Mercedes-Benz
Federalized and road registered in the U. S. with federalization completed by G&K Automotive Services in 2026
An unrivalled opportunity to acquire arguably the best SLR McLaren Stirling Moss in existence
Please note that due to California emissions, this vehicle must be sold to a dealer or out-of-state resident.
Undoubtably the wildest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, the Stirling Moss was truly forbidden fruit for enthusiasts in the United States. With only 75 examples built, none were built to U. S. specifications, leaving Mercedes-Benz’s biggest global market without the marque’s halo hypercar.
As one would expect, some well-heeled individuals wouldn’t take no for an answer. With considerable effort, the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss was approved for inclusion on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Show or Display list, paving the way for these vehicles to be fully federalized. That rule was made in 1999 specifically with cars like the SLR McLaren Stirling Moss in mind, allowing importation of small production vehicles of historic and technological significance for minor road use to allow cars to be displayed at events and enjoyed by the public.
Built for the Royal Family of Kuwait, this example would be the last of the 75 Stirling Moss’ built by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. This is one of only a handful of cars to receive ‘Special Paintwork’ from the factory. Moreso, this is the only SLR McLaren Stirling Moss to be finished in Mercedes-Benz Fire Opal Red, not to be confused with the other red-painted example finished in Rosso Corsa. That car has remained in the ownership of the Royal Family of Jordan since new and is likely never to be sold.
Additionally, this SLR McLaren Stirling Moss is outfitted with a matching Red leather interior (dubbed ‘Silver Arrow’ by Mercedes-Benz), contrasting yellow stitching, large-sized driver and passenger seats, Alutex interior trim as opposed to the usual carbon fibre, and gold-painted brake calipers. Both this car and the example residing with the Royal Family of Jordan are the only two SLR McLaren Stirling Moss’ in existence to be fitted with stereos, which are believed to have been fitted from new by Mercedes-Benz. Describing this car as “special” almost seems like an understatement.
Completed by the factory in December of 2009, the car was built to European specifications and delivered new to Switzerland, where it was first registered on 16 March 2010 in the canton of Vaud. Since then, it has been driven just 32. 9 miles from new.
Importantly, this Stirling Moss has been fully federalized and road registered in the U. S., with this work having been completed this month by G&K Automotive of Santa Ana, California. Acquired by the consignor in 2024, becoming only the car’s second private owner, the Stirling Moss was then shipped Stateside where it was kept in the consignor’s private collection before being shipped to California for federalization. Just prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 2024, approximately $40, 000 was spent in servicing the car in the U. K. by the Stratton Motor Company in Norwich.
Each SLR McLaren Stirling Moss is a special automobile, but this example stands head and shoulders above the rest. The final example built, delivery mileage, special paintwork, commissioned for the Royal Family of Kuwait, and now U. S. road registered, this is truly an investment-grade example of what is arguably one of the most characterful and interesting hypercars built in the 21st century. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys. com/ auctions/ s1226/.
