Unveiled in March 2020, the McLaren 765 Long Tail—765LT for short—continued McLaren Automotives’ distinctive “Long Tail” styling, paying homage to the legendary F1 GTR of nearly two decades prior, with its extended rear bodywork designed to improve aerodynamics. A track-focused version of the McLaren 720, the 765 coupe was built on a carbon fiber “Monocage II”—McLaren’s term for a monocoque chassis—with an extruded aluminum subframe, revised aerodynamics, and a tuned version of the vaunted M840T engine. Borrowing numerous performance parts from the McLaren Senna, including a triple-layered head gasket, high-capacity fuel pump, and forged aluminum pistons, engineers were able to push the mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 to an eyewatering 755 horsepower at 7,500 rpm.

Using the same enhanced engine as its closed-roof sibling, the 765LT Spider debuted in July 2021. Limited to just 765 examples, and unmistakable even from a glance, the 765LT Spider sports an inventive front splitter, dramatic side air intakes, and a McLaren Senna-inspired front plinth. An LT-specific titanium exhaust unleashes the McLaren’s voice, while a lightweight retractable hardtop lets the driver experience it unabated.

McLaren 765LT Spider number 748, presented for sale here, certainly ranks among the most precious of these already exceptional automobiles. Sold new via McLaren of Beverly Hills, this 765LT Spider left the Surrey, United Kingdom factory cloaked in the Bespoke color of Cirus Grey. A copy of the original window sticker documents numerous McLaren Special Operations (MSO) Bespoke features and options, including extensive carbon fiber exterior trim, bespoke super-lightweight wheels, an electrochromic roof finish, and both the Black and Stealth Pack. The interior matches the exterior with black and Dove Grey Alcantara and is additionally fitted with aggressive super lightweight racing seats, a necessary upgrade given the car’s immense handling capabilities. Convenience options include a 12-speaker stereo, 360-degree camera, and a vehicle lift system. All told, this 765LT Spider was lavished with more than $75,910 in options for a final retail price of $458,410.

Currently displaying 2,913 miles, this 765LT Spider would make a phenomenal addition to any sports car collection, particularly for marque purists and supercar enthusiasts who covet exceptional specifications. Offering sonorous, open-top performance, visceral track potential, and one of the most sublime exterior designs penned in the modern era, this bespoke McLaren offers collectors an all-encompassing proposition quite outside the already exceptional scope of elite production supercars.