Iconic $7,000 Supercar Could Be Yours If We Don’t Get It First

We love to scour around auction sites to see what hidden gems we can find, and it looks like we hit the jackpot with this one – it blew our lids. At the time of writing this article, there’s currently a super low-mileage 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren up for grabs with a current bid of just under $7,000. That’s seven grand! Less than the price of a well-equipped used Honda Civic, and this is a bona fide icon and a supercharged beast.

What’s The Deal With This SLR McLaren?

This Crystal Laurite Silver masterpiece has just 6,000 miles on the clock. That’s fewer miles than most people drive in an entire year, and here’s what you’d be getting for your ridiculously low bid:

• Supercharged 5.4-liter V8 pumping out 617 HP: It’s an AMG orchestra playing the symphony of speed. It’s paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
• Butterfly Doors: No explanation needed.
• Asymmetrical 19” Turbine-Spoke Wheels: Complete with carbon-ceramic brakes because stopping at 200 mph is just as important as getting there.
• Red Leather Interior: The seats are finished in 300SL Red Silver Arrow leather.
• Side-Exit Exhaust Pipes.

The car has got a clean report and title, and even if there was a catch (there’s always a catch with a $7,000 supercar) you’re still looking at the deal of your life. Even in the worst-case scenario, if the car turns out to be a total dud, this is still an original Mercedes-Benz and McLaren supercar. It could be a decorative piece for your garage, or even the ultimate man-cave centerpiece (if you have the space). Invite your friends over, pour some drinks, and casually mention that the Mercedes in the corner used to cost half a million dollars.

Why You Need To Act Now?

This car is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, and that means the bids could get higher every hour of the day. We’ve already started a pool here at HotCars HQ to scrape together the cash, but if you have the means, don’t let us stop you from living the dream. Cars like this don’t come along every day, especially not at the price of a college semester’s tuition.

Once a collector gets wind of this, it’s game over. But you, dear reader, have the chance to own this piece of automotive royalty before that happens.