McLaren Speedtail Fails To Sell Twice, Dealer Says No to $1.67 Million, Refuses $1.72M Too

These should still go up in value over time, especially with their “limited availability” status. However, with the market being what it is today, it seems that more sellers are struggling to part with expensive cars to an extent never-before-seen.

This particular Speedtail is a 2020 model year example, shining brightly in Burton Blue with just 426 miles on the clock. It cost £1.8 million initially, which today would have been the equivalent of roughly $2.28 million. It stands to reason that its owner, which happens to be a dealership, would only want to part with it either for that same sum of money, or at least something north of $2 million.

Tough luck though, because this baby’s been listed at auction twice, and bidders failed to meet the reserve both times – we're not sure how much the dealer wanted for it, but I’m guessing at least $2 million. The first time around, it only fetched $1.67 million. The car was then relisted immediately, only to have the highest bid max out at $1.72 million. Embarrassing? Maybe a tiny bit.

Eventually, somebody is going to get it though, and when they do, they’ll be able to enjoy British engineering at its finest.

Aside from the MSO defined Burton Blue exterior, this Speedtail also comes with several titanium-infused gloss-finished carbon fiber bits, such as the front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, and even the engine cover. Meanwhile, the 10-spoke diamond-cut gloss black wheels come with carbon-fiber aero covers at the front, metallic light blue calipers, as well as Pirelli P Zero rubber at all corners.

Inside, you’ll find the three-place seating configuration, with a black driver’s seat and blue leather-wrapped passenger seats. The same two-tone color scheme can be found on the dashboard and door panels, while two touchscreen displays surround a central screen sitting behind the leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The digital odometer shows 426 miles, which means the car is basically still brand-new. There’s also a plaque on the rear bulkhead identifying this car as #97 of 106 produced.

As for what’s going on underneath that engine cover, well, that’s where you’ll find the twin-turbocharged, flat-plane 4.0-liter hybrid V8, working alongside a 310 hp electric motor and a 1.647-kWh battery. Together, they combine for 1,035 horsepower and 848 lb-ft (1,150 Nm) of torque, with everything going to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.

According to McLaren, the Speedtail can be maxed out at 250 mph (403 kph), which is proper hypercar territory.