In the rarefied world of collector cars, few sales achieve true landmark status, but he recent sale of the late Mansour Ojjeh’s remarkable McLaren collection is one of them.
Tom Hartley Jnr has announced that the entire 20-car collection, assembled by the visionary businessman and motorsport figure, has been successfully sold to a single buyer for an undisclosed sale price. The acquisition preserves the integrity of what is widely regarded as the most important McLaren supercar collection ever assembled.
Ojjeh’s collection is extraordinary not only for its scope but for its unique attention to detail. Each of the 20 McLarens represents the final chassis of its respective model, a distinction that underscores Ojjeh’s passion for precision and heritage. Almost every car remains unused and in factory-fresh condition, maintained under McLaren’s direct care.
At its heart is the final McLaren F1 ever produced, finished in a bespoke shade of ‘Yquem’, a color now celebrated in the collector world as ‘Mansour Orange’. Alongside it are crown jewels of modern McLaren engineering: the P1 GTR, Speedtail, multiple Senna variants, Sabre, Elva, and more. Together, they form a collection unparalleled in modern automotive history.
“This is not just a sale – it is the important and respectful transfer of a legacy,” said Tom Hartley Jnr. “The Mansour Ojjeh collection represents the very best of what McLaren stands for – innovation, individuality, quality, and excellence.”
The sale marks Hartley’s second major success in recent months, following his arrangement of the Bernie Ecclestone Collection sale, which saw 69 historic Formula 1 cars transfer to Mark Mateschitz, son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz. Many of those machines carried the provenance of world champions such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Niki Lauda, and Michael Schumacher.
In Ojjeh’s case, the decision to sell the McLarens as a single entity was deliberate. The family and Hartley rejected multiple world-record offers for the McLaren F1 alone, emphasizing the importance of preserving the collection intact. The sale price and buyer’s identity remain undisclosed, but the significance of the transfer is clear.
“To have been entrusted with the sale of this extraordinary collection by the Ojjeh family has been a true privilege,” Hartley added. “We are extremely proud to have been able to play our part in ensuring that Mansour’s fantastic collection of McLarens will remain intact for future generations to admire.”
For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the sale ensures that Ojjeh’s McLaren legacy will remain intact, preserved as a singular expression of passion, performance, and excellence.
Images Source: Tom Hartley Jnr