A pinnacle of exclusivity and performance is set to command the spotlight at Mecum’s Indy 2025 auction on Saturday, May 17, as Lot S156 — a 2020 McLaren Sabre, chassis SBMBC3CA3LW000007 — crosses the auction block with just 2,463 miles and an unmatched pedigree.
Number 7 of only 15 examples hand-built by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), this Sabre represents the apex of McLaren’s non-hybrid performance engineering. Developed exclusively for the U.S. market and never offered abroad, it remains McLaren’s most powerful non-electrified road car, boasting 824 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8.
Mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Sabre is capable of reaching a top speed of 218 mph, making it one of the fastest and most exclusive cars in McLaren’s storied portfolio. This particular example is also the only Sabre fitted with bespoke GT comfort seats, offering a unique blend of road-going usability and track-ready ferocity.
Finished in MSO Modica Blue with exposed bare carbon fiber and Paris Blue pinstriping, the car’s aerodynamic presence is unmistakable. Highlights include center-lock Paris Blue diamond-milled wheels, Gorilla Glass windows, dihedral doors, an active aero rear diffuser, and a fixed rear wing for increased high-speed stability.
Inside, the cockpit is trimmed in McLaren Blue and black, with a blue-tinted carbon fiber dashboard adding to the bespoke appeal. A full carbon monocoque chassis and carbon ceramic disc brakes complete the Sabre’s aggressive technical package.
Offered from the prestigious Dave Frecka Collection, this McLaren Sabre comes with both keys and removable Triple F Collection emblems.
This vehicle is selling at Dana Mecum’s 38th Original Spring Classic May 9-17. Watch the action in person or on ESPN+. With 3,000 classic and collectors vehicles for sale, there’s a great selection!
Elizabeth Puckett