--- title: "This Ultra-Low-Mileage McLaren F1 Is For Sale Again But No One’s Driving It" description: "This McLaren F1 only has 254 original miles on the odometer and was only driven 12 miles in the last three years." date: "2024-04-28" modified: "2024-04-28" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-ultra-low-mileage-mclaren-f1-is-for-sale-again-but-no-ones-driving-it" categories: - "McLaren News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "F1" - "mclaren" - "Supercar" --- # This Ultra-Low-Mileage McLaren F1 Is For Sale Again But No One’s Driving It ![]() *RM Sotheby's* Somewhere in England, [Gordon Murray ]()is clenching his fists and gritting his teeth at this 1995 McLaren F1 that's heading to auction with [*RM Sotheby's*](). He won't be mad because the owner is selling it, nor will he be bothered by the projected $20 million price tag. No, instead, Murray will be mad because, with only 254 miles on the odometer, no one's been driving it! I sort of get why some collectors don't drive their ultra-special, unbelievably valuable cars and this [McLaren F1]() is about as special as it gets. Only 106 [McLaren ]()F1s were ever made and this one is lone example to be painted Creighton Brown (it looks more purple to me but maybe my eyes are failing me). So whoever the original customer is who took delivery of this F1 in Japan back in 1995 likely didn't want to risk damaging such a special, valuable car. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That original owner sold the F1 in 2012. Then, it was sold yet again in 2013 and once again in 2021. That means this F1 has had four different owners but averaged less than nine miles per year. That should be a crime. When it [was sold in 2021](), it had 242 miles on it, which means the current owner only drove it 12 miles in three years. Of course, it can be nerve-wracking to drive a $20 million collectible. However, it wasn't always worth that much money, so the original owner bought it intending to preserve it as a collectible, which is lame. Gordon Murray and his team at McLaren didn't spend countless hours and long nights perfecting the greatest driving machine the world had ever known at the time, just for it to be a V12-powered museum piece. Murray intended for the F1 to be driven by people who love driving. That's why it has a central driving position, a BMW-built naturally aspirated V12, a manual transmission, and a gold foil-lined engine bay. But to make sure those people drove the F1 often, it was also given a shocking amount of cargo space, air conditioning, a custom-designed Kenwood stereo and speaker system, and a surprisingly tall ride for a supercar. ![]() ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, I don't see the next owner particularly fond of taking this F1 for a long drive, either. Considering you can buy some decently sized islands for the cost of this McLaren F1, the next owner will likely want to hold onto their investment's value. And that's what hurts me the most. One of the greatest driving cars of all time is just going to sit in a vacuum-sealed garage somewhere, begging to be driven. Hopefully one day a rich enthusiast with a devil-may-care attitude will snag this F1 and save it from a life of confinement. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()