Images via Broad Arrow Auctions
Just having any vehicle owned by Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton cross the block at a public auction is a huge deal. But an upcoming event will feature not only Hamilton’s old McLaren MP4-12C but also Jenson Button’s in a powerhouse pairing rarely seen.
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Both are included in the first-ever Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction coming up in May. Understandably so, the opportunity for collectors to snag either one or both of the celebrity-owned supercars is generating considerable buzz.
If you don’t recall, Hamilton and Button were gifted the McLarens after they helped with development of the road-legal MP4-12C well over a decade ago. Of course, at the time both drivers were on the McLaren F1 team.
The MP4-12C was a pivotal model for McLaren. Not only was it the spiritual successor to the F1, it reintroduced the brand name to the market as the automaker jumped back into series-production vehicles.
These two rides are in excellent condition. Hamilton’s has a mere 4,971 miles showing on the odometer. Button’s is showing just over 7,700 miles. The photos shared by Broad Arrow Auctions look amazing, so we think both supercars have been babied.
Hamilton chose the build spec for his car, electing for the bold Volcano Red paint paired with exposed carbon fiber trim, five-spoke Satin Dark Grey wheels, and the sinister Stealth Package. The Harissa Red and Black Alcantara interior continues that vibe along with satin aluminum trim.
Button went a different route, choosing Elite Pearl White paint with carbon fiber trim and Stealth five-spoke wheels, plus red brake calipers. He also chose the Harissa Red for the interior, but paired that with Black leather as well as carbon fiber trim.
Since both MP4-12C supercars are from the first production year, they come with the “door swipe” mechanism and “pre-cog” gearbox, features which weren’t carried over the following model year. Those alone add to the collectability of these rides, but when you layer on who the original owners were, it’s easy to see how bidding might reach lofty amounts quickly.
Check out Lewis Hamilton’s supercar here and Jenson Button’s here.
Images via Broad Arrow Auctions
