GMA Gordon Murray S1 LM and Le Mans GTR

[Centurion]

Gordon Murray can officially print money. Crazy that a Mclaren F1 copy cat can sell for this much.

However this car was donated. Therefore the funds won't be revenue for the business.

 

[Swissbob]

For comparison.

The donated sp3 sold for 26m$.

A normal one for about 6.5m$.

 

[Rolf]

WOW!!!! Never expected this car to be valued so highly. Some big spenders out there on limited edition cars.

 

[Jonathan19]

Gordon Murray S1 LM supercar sells for record $20.6 million

• S1 LM sells for $20,630,000 million at Las Vegas auction – the world’s highest ever sale price for a new car ever sold at auction (excluding charitable sales)
• Winning bidder to personally shape their bespoke supercar alongside creator Gordon Murray
• Dramatic helicopter arrival of S1 LM during Las Vegas Formula One weekend sets tone for most significant new car auction ever

Images: GMSV S1 LM sets record sale price of $20.6 million at Las Vegas auction

Las Vegas, US – 24 November 2025 – Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has announced that the S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) sold for $20,630,000 million (£15,772,773.78 million) at auction in Las Vegas. The British driver-centric supercar brand confirmed that the record-breaking sale of the final chassis from its ultra-exclusive five-car production run set a new benchmark as the most expensive new car ever sold at auction (excluding charitable sales).

The dramatic helicopter arrival of the S1 LM set the tone for an unforgettable evening at the amfAR charity’s Gala Dinner, which took place in partnership with the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix. Flying into the event suspended beneath a helicopter, the S1 LM descended into the Wynn Las Vegas venue in a theatrical display befitting its status as the ‘Special One’.

The auction itself saw fierce bidding unfolded between collectors present at the gala and remote bidders around the globe, culminating in a record-breaking hammer price that will resonate across the luxury and automotive worlds.

The most special customer journey

The winning bidder now embarks on an experience unlike any other. Beyond ownership of the rare and timelessly beautiful supercar, they will enjoy:

- Personal specification sessions with Professor Gordon Murray CBE, shaping every detail of their bespoke S1 LM
- Development drives alongside four-time IndyCar champion and three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti, contributing feedback to optimise performance
- Exclusive access to the GMSV team, including participation in final vehicle development
- The opportunity to contribute to the artistry and engineering behind the special car

This customer journey is complemented by a unique 500-page monograph chronicling the S1 LM’s creation, including original sketches and notes from Gordon Murray’s own design notebook.

Professor Gordon Murray CBE: “This world record auction result is a defining moment for our entire team and for the automotive world. The S1 LM represents everything I have learned in six decades of design – a pure expression of driving perfection, engineering art, and a true return to beauty. To see it achieve this scale of appreciation is truly humbling.”

The Special One

With a name that recalls Gordon Murray’s legendary McLaren F1 LM, the S1 LM is the first and most exclusive creation from Gordon Murray Special Vehicles. Just five examples will be built, each a masterpiece of lightweight engineering and timeless design. Highlights include:
- Iconic styling celebrating the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR

- Bespoke 4.3-litre V12 engine producing 720 PS at 12,100 rpm
- Newly optimised six-speed manual gearbox and race-inspired, road-perfected suspension
- All-new body constructed from ultra-lightweight carbon fibre panels
- Naked Polish Carbon Fibre interior featuring unique artistic detailing

Every element of the S1 LM embodies Gordon Murray’s seven principles: Driving Perfection, Lightweight, Engineering Art, A Return to Beauty, Exclusivity, and The Customer Journey.

The GMSV S1 LM was unveiled in August 2025 during Monterey Car Week where it was announced that all five supercars were purchased by a single individual. Beyond the historic Las Vegas auction, details around ownership of the remaining four chassis have not been disclosed.

 

[klier]

Gordon Murray can officially print money. Crazy that a Mclaren F1 copy cat can sell for this much.

However this car was donated. Therefore the funds won't be revenue for the business.

It's a money laundering scheme.

This car is worth less than the sum of its parts. Not 10 times more.

 

[KiwiRob]

It's a money laundering scheme.

This car is worth less than the sum of its parts. Not 10 times more.

You can say that about (almost) every single vehicle ever made. Except the Porsche 959, Porsche lost money on every single one they built.

 

[Centurion]

It's a money laundering scheme.

This car is worth less than the sum of its parts. Not 10 times more.

Sothereby and “charity” auctions of high value items like art and cars have always been vehicles for money laundering and tax dodging.

 

[Rolf]

Sothereby and “charity” auctions of high value items like art and cars have always been vehicles for money laundering and tax dodging.

I highly doubt this money will go to "Charity". Maybe to the GM charity fund to provide him some much needed cash in case investors not given enough.

If they build 50 of these then sell them all for 20mill they will make a nice $1 billion.in the bank and a healthy profit/

 

[klier]

If they build 50 of these then sell them all for 20mill they will make a nice $1 billion.in the bank and a healthy profit/

There is absolutely no way

 

[Centurion]

I highly doubt this money will go to "Charity". Maybe to the GM charity fund to provide him some much needed cash in case investors not given enough.

If they build 50 of these then sell them all for 20mill they will make a nice $1 billion.in the bank and a healthy profit/

Both the donators (GM and Sotherbys) and buyer are businesses. Because its for charity there are tax benefits for all parties.

The seller benefits greatly and often proportionally to the money donated. Therfore they are willing to bid higher than they would if this was not a charity donations.

It worked out perfectly. At $20m it sets a fictional ceiling price for one-off GMA cars. Basically Mclaren F1 money. The high price is also because it's one car not five. If there were 5 auctioned off there would be less exclusivity and this would reflect in the hammer price.

Gumballs rally isn't too dissimilar to the above. Most money go to charity, and donation events are held in the countries they drive too. This way business people and corporations taking parts can hire lambos, book expensive hotels etc and expense it under charitable activities.

 

[KiwiRob]

Both the donators (GM and Sotherbys) and buyer are businesses. Because its for charity there are tax benefits for all parties.

The seller benefits greatly and often proportionally to the money donated. Therfore they are willing to bid higher than they would if this was not a charity donations.

It worked out perfectly. At $20m it sets a fictional ceiling price for one-off GMA cars. Basically Mclaren F1 money. The high price is also because it's one car not five. If there were 5 auctioned off there would be less exclusivity and this would reflect in the hammer price.

Gumballs rally isn't too dissimilar to the above. Most money go to charity, and donation events are held in the countries they drive too. This way business people and corporations taking parts can hire lambos, book expensive hotels etc and expense it under charitable activities.

The other 4 will eventually come up for sale at some point in time. I see them going for the same money, if not more. Every time a 250GTO comes up for auction the price for all the rest end up matching the latest price, it sets new standard.

 

[Centurion]

The other 4 will eventually come up for sale at some point in time. I see them going for the same money, if not more. Every time a 250GTO comes up for auction the price for all the rest end up matching the latest price, it sets new standard.

There must be other customers who are now clamouring for a Mclaren F1 lookalike. I wonder if Gordon Murray will allow it or not.