What would you do if you had $70 million? Buy a yacht? A private jet? Maybe a small island? Well, the late Mansour Ojjeh had a different idea entirely. He built the most obsessive McLaren collection ever assembled. Now, through Tom Hartley Jnr, this unprecedented gathering of 20 supercars is hitting the market, and there’s a good chance you can’t afford it.
The Man Behind the Metal
Ojjeh wasn’t your typical collector with deep pockets and good taste. As a McLaren co-owner since 1984, he literally helped fund the company’s golden era, bankrolling everything from the legendary TAG-Porsche engines that dominated F1 in the ’80s to the development of the McLaren F1 itself. His influence stretched across four decades, during which McLaren secured seven Constructors’ and ten Drivers’ Championships. And his collection reflects his intimate role with the company, with each car representing a chapter in McLaren’s evolution that Ojjeh had a definite hand in.
A Philosophy of Final Forms
For every model in his collection, Ojjeh specifically requested the final chassis so that he could possess the most refined version of each car, incorporating every technical update and production lesson learned throughout the manufacturing cycle.
The crown jewel (and oldest) of the 20-car set is the very last McLaren F1 ever built in 1998: chassis #075. With just 1,810km (~1,125mi) on the odometer, it’s finished in what was originally called “Yquem” (named after the dessert wine) but was later renamed “Mansour Orange” in his honor. Except the hue was unavailable to any other McLaren customer. Like a unifying thread, that signature orange flows through the entire collection, creating visual cohesion across models spanning from the ’90s F1 to the modern Elva.
Zero-Mile Perfection
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect is the condition of these rides. Aside from the F1 and a P1 GTR used for occasional track days, every single car reads its mileage that was there on delivery. We’re talking about a Speedtail, a Sabre, various Longtail editions, and more which have never been driven (in our opinion, controversially so). McLaren maintained these cars directly under Ojjeh’s specifications, the likes of which no other collector has ever received. This all brings a museum-like quality to the collection.
Engineering Excellence Across Eras
Aside from the F1 with its naturally aspirated V12, the set also features the P1 hybrid hypercar, the aerodynamic Senna track car, and the aforementioned Speedtail, a 250-mph luxury cruiser. There’s also the inclusion of special editions like the 720S Le Mans commemorative model and various Longtail variants, while the Elva was delivered after Ojjeh’s passing and wearing his personal emblem instead of McLaren’s.
Whoever is lucky (and wealth) enough to afford this 20-car collection will not only need a very large garage but will be the owner of arguably the most impressive McLaren collections ever.
Spec Sheet
Collection Size: 20 vehicles
Standout Model: 1998 McLaren F1 (#075, final production)
Unique Color: Mansour Orange (exclusive to collection)
Mileage: Delivery miles only (except F1: 1,810km)
Maintenance: Direct McLaren factory service
Special Features: All final chassis numbers with complete updates
Estimated Value: $70 to 100 million
Other Notable Models: F1, P1, P1 GTR, Senna variants, Speedtail, Sabre, Elva
Pricing & Availability
Tom Hartley Jnr is handling the sale, with the collection ideally moving to a single buyer. While individual pricing hasn’t been disclosed, the collection has a total estimated valuation of $70 to 100 million.
Recap
The Mansour Ojjeh McLaren Collection
Tom Hartley Jnr is selling this 20-car McLaren collection from late co-owner Mansour Ojjeh, estimated at more than $70 million. Mostly featuring zero-mile odometers, these vehicles are largely the final chassis numbers from each vehicle, including the last-ever McLaren F1 from 1998.
