S Klub LA Builds McLaren 750S Into CLK GTR Tribute
The SEMA Show modified McLaren 750S wears body panels inspired by the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
S Klub LA unveiled a McLaren 750S modified to resemble a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR at the SEMA Show. Almost all exterior panels from the donor car have been replaced, while the roof, door skins, and original cabin layout remain.
Why it matters
The build shows how aftermarket shops can recreate rare, high-value race cars on more accessible platforms. Real CLK GTR models are worth more than $10 million, making a replica approach the practical route for enthusiasts.
Almost all exterior panels from the donor McLaren 750S have been replaced with CLK GTR-inspired parts, while the roof and door skins are retained. Real CLK GTR models are worth in excess of $10 million, and conversion pricing has not been disclosed.
The players
S Klub LA
S Klub LA is a Los Angeles-area automotive customization shop known for high-end bespoke builds, including a previous speedster version of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
McLaren Automotive
McLaren Automotive is the British high-performance carmaker whose 750S supercar serves as the donor platform for this build.
The details
The front wears quad headlights, a black grille, a low-slung bumper, and a black chin spoiler, while the rear adds CLK-inspired taillights, a large lip spoiler, and a fixed carbon fiber rear wing. Inside, the original 750S cabin layout is kept, with new red leather on the driver's side and white quilted leather on the passenger side.
Timeline
The modified McLaren was shown at the SEMA Show, with the article published on November 6, 2026.
Roadmap
The conversion extends the legacy of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, a rare race-derived road car, by reproducing its design on a modern McLaren 750S instead of the original hardware. It reflects a broader enthusiast trend of building tribute cars on current supercar platforms when originals are too costly to acquire.
For enthusiasts, the build demonstrates that a CLK GTR-style look is achievable on a current McLaren without the seven-figure cost of an original car. Buyers considering a similar conversion should expect significant labor and expense, since replicating the CLK GTR interior is described as extremely laborious.
The takeaway
Tribute builds offer a route to rare-car aesthetics at a fraction of original collector prices, though custom interior work drives up cost and effort. Readers interested in similar projects should weigh the replica look against the expense of a fully authentic restoration.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Carscoops.
