 | One of the featured lots at RM Sotheby’s 2026 Monterey Car Week auction August 15, is this 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is known as the 'Pop Art F1'. One of 9 built, the one-off graphics isn't what makes the estimate $35m+. The GTR was the race-ready version of the F1 developed at the behest of customers and in contravention of Murray’s vision of the F1 as a pure road car. Relatively minor changes, including carbon-ceramic brakes, a fixed rear wing, and general light-weighting, were enough to nab the 1995 Le Mans win. |
This car was eventually sold to Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, who had it maintained by F1 specialist firm Lanzante. The company’s stewardship includes regular maintenance throughout Mason’s ownership and a full restoration completed in 2009.