A Montage of McLarens

The Mansour Ojjeh Collection is a unique automotive ensemble that reflects the legacy of one of motorsport’s most influential figures. Considered the founding figure of McLaren, the entire lot is n offer following his death in 2021.

Comprising 19 vehicles, all McLarens and most with no miles on the clock, the sale is by Tom Hartley Jnr, and went live on Jun 20, 2025.

The car that is the centrepiece of the collection.

Mansour Ojjeh was born in Paris the son of a Saudi businessman. Educated in California, he rose to prominence as the CEO of Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG). This company had myriad interests including aviation, luxury goods, and Formula 1. His impact on motorsport is inseparable from the rise of McLaren, which he helped transform into one of F1’s most successful and innovative teams.

Ojjeh’s involvement in Formula 1 began in 1979 with TAG’s sponsorship of Williams. However, it was his decision to take a stake in McLaren in 1984 that shaped his legacy. TAG funded the development of the TAG-Porsche turbo engines. These powered McLaren to multiple championships and solidified a lasting presence in motorsport. Over four decades, McLaren flourished under Ojjeh’s guidance, winning seven Constructors’ and ten Drivers’ Championships. He was also the guiding hand behind McLaren Automotive and McLaren Applied Technologies.

All cars in any colour so long as it is Monsour Orange. Oh, and black of course.

Beyond the boardroom, he was noted for his humility and generosity. His passion for automobiles began early, collecting icons like the Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari 250 California Spyder while in America. Yet, his true dream was to create a car. That goal came to life in 1988 when, alongside Ron Dennis and Gordon Murray, Ojjeh committed to building the ultimate road car. The result was the McLaren F1. It is still revered as a benchmark of automotive engineering.

Later, as McLaren Automotive ramped up production, Ojjeh sold his Ferraris and curated a McLaren collection built around the F1. His F1, finished in a unique colour named Yquem later became Mansour Orange in his honour. It was the final one ever produced. The collection includes only final-chassis-number cars, often unused, and all maintained directly by McLaren.

This collection stands not just as a grouping of high-end sports vehicles but as the embodiment of Ojjeh’s steadfast pursuit of excellence and his lasting impression on McLaren and the automotive world.