Given the vehicle’s rarity, it’s hardly surprising that a Ford Mustang McLaren M81 is a sought-after build for those who worship at the Mustang alter. The same could likely be said for those who’ve come to adore what McLaren’s done with their own vehicles in the decades since. With Ford producing so few of its Mustang McLaren, it’s rare that an M81 is even available for purchase.
Of course, even accounting for its rarity, the actual cost of a McLaren M81 via sale or auction depends greatly on the condition of the car. As much money as an M81 might fetch you at auction, there are no guarantees of a windfall sort of sale, with models reportedly selling for $36,250 and $37,400 as recently as 2016 and 2020 respectively. Even still, when a McLaren M81 went up for auction through Mecum in 2023, the vehicle was projected to sell for anywhere between $75,000 and $100,000.
The M81 in question had clearly been well-maintained and showed just 561 miles on the odometer. Likewise, a steel plate above the glovebox denoted it as the fourth of the 10 prototypes Ford and McLaren rolled off the production line. Though the pony car didn’t pull the six figure sale some had anticipated, it still brought in a lofty $75,000. With no indication as to when another Mustang McLaren M81 might hit the market, it may have been well worth the price.
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