A damaged 2020 McLaren Elva, one of just 149 produced, has surfaced for sale at a Copart salvage auction with less than 24 hours remaining in bidding. The open-cockpit supercar, originally priced around $2 million, is listed as running and driving despite visible front-end damage. Auction images show the car in otherwise complete condition, finished in a bright exterior color and retaining its factory no-windshield configuration.
Photos from the listing indicate the Elva sustained significant impact damage to the front fascia and lower nose area. The front end appears crushed inward, with long scrape marks extending up along the front fenders. The positioning of the front wheels suggests the hydraulic front-axle lift system may be compromised, as a noticeable gap is visible between the tires and the wheel wells. The car’s Active Air Management System, designed to channel airflow over the cockpit in place of a traditional windshield, also appears heavily damaged.
According to information circulating alongside the listing, the Elva was previously owned by Austin Russell, founder and former CEO of Luminar. Russell was removed from his leadership position at the lidar company in May of last year. It remains unclear whether he owned the vehicle at the time of the crash or who was driving when the damage occurred.
When introduced in 2020, the Elva marked the fifth entry in McLaren’s Ultimate Series lineup, following the F1, P1, Senna and Speedtail. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 producing 804 horsepower sent to the rear wheels, the lightweight roadster weighs just under 2,800 pounds and is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. The model was developed without a traditional windshield, relying instead on advanced aerodynamic systems to manage airflow at speed.
The vehicle remains listed for sale through Copart as a salvage unit, and its final selling price will be determined when bidding closes.
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