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Some individuals, throughout history, have become successful with a brand or partner. That’s true of legendary race car driver Sir Stirling Moss, who had a long-standing professional relationship with Mercedes-Benz and achieved incredible results on the world stage in the 50s and 60s. Both Mercedes-Benz and Sir Stirling Moss have become icons in the automotive world, and over a decade ago, they made a car to celebrate that amazing partnership.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss is probably one of the most beautiful and recognizable cars ever made. It was built to pay tribute to a man and his machine that won a very epic race, and one of the very few 75 units is up for sale.
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32-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Coming up soon on world-renowned car auction site RM Sotheby’s is the sale of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss. The Stirling Moss is already a very special car, created as a tribute to the man and the 300 SLR he used to win the Mille Miglia.
The most striking thing about this car is its design: a true modern homage to the race car it pays tribute to. The Stirling Moss has no roof, no windows, and only small wind deflectors for the driver and passenger. It also has massive roll-over hoops above and behind the driver and passenger headrests to aid safety, but they add a welcome design element.
This particular car was built for the Kuwaiti Royal Family and has a very special specification. It is the very last Stirling Moss ever built, and it’s one of the few that got special paintwork from the factory. In this case, it’s painted in a striking Fire Opal Red, making it distinctive from the more common silver-painted siblings. Its interior is just as special, adorned with red leather and contrasting yellow stitching. Other interesting bespoke touches include the Alutex interior trim that replaces the carbon fiber, and the gold-painted brake calipers. Powering this car is a Mercedes-AMG 5.4-liter supercharged V-8, delivering 650 hp and a 220 mph top speed.
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Unique Privilege
Owning one would certainly be an experience of a lifetime, but the Stirling Moss is special for another reason. Because the design lacks essential safety equipment like a windshield and a roof, the car was never put up for sale in the U.S. under strict regulations. However, Stirling Moss received special approval from the NHTSA for public displays and limited road use.
This car, with only 32.9 miles on the odometer, will be live at auction starting November 26, 2026, until December 3, 2026. According to the auction house’s website, they estimate a sale price of over $6 million.
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