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2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Not sold on Sotheby's Motorsport · 2012 McLaren MP4-12C · 34,490 miles · Cape May, NJ

Final bid
$74,500
Ended, reserve not met
Ended Sep 16, 2026

This auction is being re-listed at no fault of the vehicle or seller. The buyer failed to follow through with their commitment to purchase. Their full 5% Buyer's Premium has been collected and their future site participation privileges have been revoked. SOMO kindly reminds interested parties that all bids are a binding commitment to purchase, per our Bidder Guidelines . Offered is this 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, an early example of the groundbreaking supercar that marked McLaren Automotive's return to series production and established the engineering philosophy that continues to define the marque today. Showing approximately 34,500 miles, this MP4-12C is finished in the striking Special Titanium Silver paint over a Full Leather Interior, presenting an understated yet purposeful specification that emphasizes the car's technical sophistication. Powered by McLaren's revolutionary twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter M838T V8 paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch Seamless Shift Gearbox, the MP4-12C introduced a carbon-fiber MonoCell chassis, ProActive Chassis Control suspension, and remarkable performance that challenged the established supercar hierarchy while remaining exceptionally usable on the road. Originally carrying an MSRP of $275,560, this example was generously optioned from the factory with the Meridian Surround Sound System, Special Titanium Silver exterior paint, Stealth Package, extensive Carbon Fibre exterior appointments including the engine covers, side intakes, and sill panels, as well as the desirable Carbon Fibre Interior Upgrade. Additional luxury features include electric and heated memory seats, McLaren Orange contrast stitching, front and rear parking sensors, Stealth cast wheels, and McLaren Orange brake calipers. Under current ownership, the car has been tastefully enhanced with a carbon-fiber front bumper, carbon-fiber rear wing and active air brake, and an Anti-Gravity lithium-ion battery with integrated jump-start functionality, while previous ownership added a Fabspeed quad-tip exhaust and Weistec blow-off valves to further accentuate the twin-turbocharged V8's character. The accompanying maintenance history reflects conscientious care throughout its life, including previous dealership servicing, a battery replacement in August 2025, a recent owner-performed oil service, and replacement of the driver's door gas strut in July 2026. The car has traveled fewer than 8,000 miles under current ownership and rides on a set of four tires installed in August 2023 that have accumulated only approximately 2,000 miles, leaving an estimated 99% tread life remaining, per the seller. Combining desirable factory options, tasteful performance-oriented upgrades, documented maintenance, and one of the most influential supercar platforms of the modern era, this MP4-12C represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire McLaren's landmark first production model.

Specification

PlatformSotheby's Motorsport
Year2012
Make / modelMcLaren MP4-12C
Miles34,490
ColorSpecial Titanium Silver
VIN•••••••••••001269
Full VIN is on the platform listing
Engine3.8L V8
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainRWD
Body styleCoupe
ExteriorSpecial Titanium Silver
InteriorBlack
Title statusClean
SellerPrivate Party
Listing startedAug 7, 2026
Last checked9/27/2026, 10:50:29 PM

From the listing

Listing details

Option MSRP (USD) Meridian Surround Sound System $5,040 Exterior Special Paint – Titanium Silver $2,400 Stealth Pack $1,080 Front Splitter – Standard $720 Engine Covers – Carbon Fibre $3,000 Side Intake – Carbon Fibre $3,000 Full Leather Interior $2,400 Sill Panel – Carbon Fibre $3,000 Electric & Heated Memory Seats $3,600 Carbon Fibre Interior Upgrade $4,200 Contrast Stitch – McLaren Orange $360 Branded Floor Mat Set Included Battery Charger – Lithium-Ion Included Parking Sensors (Front & Rear) $2,160 Cast Wheel – Stealth $1,500 Iron Brakes – McLaren Orange Calipers $1,200 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Included, 1 car key fob, 2 battery key fobs, Window sticker

Known flaws

Minor rock chip on hood.

Modifications

Fabspeed quad-tip exhaust (installed by previous owner), Weistec blow-off valves (installed by previous owner), Carbon-fiber front bumper (installed by current owner), Carbon-fiber rear wing and active air brake (installed by current owner), Anti-Gravity lithium-ion battery with integrated jump-start feature (installed by current owner)

Recent service history

Clean Carfax report, Seller's Disclosure report

Ownership history

The Carfax report shows history in several states. It is currently located with the seller in Cape May, NJ.

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History by VIN

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