That seems like remarkable value for an all-carbonfibre, 200-plus mph car, especially one that combines rocketship styling with the durability of Mercedes-Benz and the kudos of McLaren pedigree.

By the late-1990s, Mercedes-Benz ... borrowed from the 722 Edition and just 75 examples – sold at $1.1-million each to existing SLR owners only – were ever made. McLaren – and, occasionally ...

That was a risk Mercedes warned me about ... at the Mille Miglia with a limited-edition sports car. By chopping the top off ...