This McLaren belonged to the Sultan of Brunei and could fetch 18 million euros.

A jewel on wheels is preparing to change hands at an auction organized by RM Sotheby's. This exceptional example of the legendary McLaren F1 is estimated to fetch over €18 million. This sum reflects both its exclusivity and its extraordinary history. Only 64 units of this iconic road-legal supercar were built. This model, with its unique history, is one of the most coveted in the world.

Manufactured in 1994, it was originally delivered to the Bruneian royal family, renowned for its extravagant car collection. The car later returned to the United Kingdom and was acquired by a former McLaren executive. Its journey continued in the United States, always in the hands of collectors who have given it privileged treatment.

In 2007, the car was sent to McLaren's headquarters in Woking, UK, for a complete restoration. The work included a color change from the original yellow to a sleek white body. An aerodynamic kit was also installed to achieve a sportier aesthetic, including a fixed rear spoiler.

Other elements that were updated included the air conditioning system, exhaust pipe, headlights, wheels, and the iconic center seat. All of this involved an investment of over half a million euros.

A curious detail about this car is that the original paint job included the signature of former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, which was unfortunately lost during the repaint. However, since 2007, the luggage compartment has featured the signature of another top-class driver, Lewis Hamilton, stamped when the Briton was still a Formula 1 rookie.

The car has continued to receive high-level maintenance. In 2018, for example, it underwent a major overhaul, including engine removal, for an additional €50,000. The odometer currently reads around 22,000 kilometers. The McLaren F1 is considered a masterpiece of automotive engineering. It was designed by the legendary Gordon Murray, with the aim of creating the most dynamically performing road car in the world.

To achieve this, it used a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 engine developed by BMW, capable of delivering 627 hp, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. It reached a top speed of nearly 390 km/h (240 mph), an astonishing figure that made it the fastest car in the world at the time.

The supercar was conceived as a refined response to the Honda NSX and not only won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995, but cemented the McLaren brand's reputation as a manufacturer of road-going supercars.

Today, three decades after its birth, the McLaren F1 remains a symbol of mechanical excellence and purity. This car, with its history, meticulous restorations, and champion signatures, represents a unique opportunity for collectors with deep pockets. In the video, you can enjoy one of these gems in motion.