RM Sotheby's Offers Ultra-Rare Stirling Moss Mercedes
The final-example Mercedes-McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, retained by the Royal Family of Kuwait until 2024, carries an estimate above $6 million.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
RM Sotheby's is offering an ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss from the Royal Family of Kuwait with an expected price above $6 million. The car has been driven just 32.9 miles since new.
Why it matters
The car is the final example of a limited-production model and has had only two private owners, making it a rare collector opportunity. Its estimate reflects the scarcity of the Stirling Moss editions and their celebrated Mercedes-McLaren partnership.
The car has covered 32.9 miles since new, and its pre-sale estimate exceeds $6 million, up from the roughly $3.5 million it fetched at Bonhams in 2024. Of the 75 Stirling Moss editions built, this car is the final example of the limited run.
The players
RM Sotheby's
RM Sotheby's is a major international auction house specialising in collector vehicles and luxury automobiles.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is the German luxury automaker that co-developed the SLR McLaren with McLaren.
McLaren
McLaren is the British performance car manufacturer that partnered with Mercedes-Benz on the SLR McLaren project.
G&K Automotive Services
G&K Automotive Services is a California firm that completed the car's federalisation and US road registration.
The details
The Stirling Moss is finished in Mercedes-Benz Fire Opal Red, a one-off factory colour, with a matching red Silver Arrow leather interior and yellow stitching. The car was commissioned by the Royal Family of Kuwait, delivered new to Switzerland, and was acquired in 2024 by its current consignor, who had its US federalisation completed by G&K Automotive Services.
Timeline
2024: The current owner acquired the car, previously sold at Bonhams for about $3.5 million.
2026: G&K Automotive Services completed federalisation and US road registration.
Roadmap
The Stirling Moss edition extends the legacy of Stirling Moss's 1955 Mille Miglia victory, when the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR averaged nearly 100mph over 1,000 miles. The limited road car reflects how the Mercedes-McLaren partnership turned racing heritage into a rare collectible market.
For collectors, the auction estimate shows that limited-production Mercedes-McLaren models are commanding multimillion-dollar prices. Buyers should note that federalisation and US registration, as completed here by G&K Automotive Services, are required steps for importing such cars.
The takeaway
Rare, low-mileage collector cars with documented provenance can command prices well above their original cost. Prospective buyers should verify federalisation status and ownership history before bidding.
Further reading
For more on collector models like this, explore Performance Vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Arabianbusiness.
