by Unique lot: McLaren P1 body panels put up for sale
More than 13 years have passed since the launch of the McLaren P1, and this hypercar still remains one of the most emotional cars created by the British company after its revival in 2010. Only 375 examples were built, so finding such a car is no easy task, requiring patience, significant financial resources, and a bit of luck. However, for those who cannot buy a real P1, an unusual alternative has appeared: a set of original body panels.
These parts are now up for auction on Bring a Trailer and have an interesting history. They were once installed on a P1 owned by American businessman Michael Fux. A few years after the model’s launch, McLaren offered owners to return their cars to the factory in Woking to replace the body panels with exposed color carbon fiber options.
Fux took advantage of this offer and sent his P1 for a complete re-skinning in green carbon fiber. As a result, a complete set of original panels remained, painted in green and adorned with several inserts of the same green carbon fiber. Of course, these panels have limited application for those who do not own a P1, except perhaps as an expensive art object.
Where is Fux’s P1 now?
The story of Michael Fux’s car is quite remarkable. His car had chassis #002, making it the first production example, as McLaren kept #001 for itself. After the car was returned to the UK and fitted with a green carbon fiber body, it was put up for auction during Monterey Car Week in 2016. It sold for $1.85 million at the time, which was a somewhat disappointing result, possibly due to the unusual specification.
In August 2024, the hypercar reappeared at auction during Monterey Car Week, but this time failed to find a buyer. Later, in September 2025, it was listed on Bring a Trailer, where it sold for $1.87 million.
Interestingly, prices for used P1s have held steady at around $1.5–2 million for many years. By comparison, most LaFerraris sell for over $5 million, and many Porsche 918s go for $3–4 million or more.
According to Silver Arrow Cars, the company selling these P1 panels, it decided not to include them in Fux’s car auction last year. The company expects that the separate sale of spare parts will help partially offset the funds lost during the sale of the hypercar itself.
Photo: Michael Fux’s McLaren P1 with green carbon fiber / Bring a Trailer
This situation demonstrates how the hypercar market can be unpredictable. Despite the McLaren P1 being an iconic car, its value remains relatively stable, while competitors have significantly increased in price. The separate sale of body panels is an unconventional but logical step for a dealer trying to maximize profit. For collectors, this set could become a unique addition to an exhibition, as it is linked to the story of a famous owner and the first production P1. At the same time, the practical value of these parts for an ordinary buyer remains questionable, making this lot more of a niche item for enthusiasts.
