Overview of the McLaren GT Luxe
This is a genuinely low mileage 2023 McLaren GT finished in Serpentine green, offered through USS Tokyo with lot number 70121. The car was first registered in Japan in March 2023 as an official dealer import, meaning it arrived through McLaren's authorised Japanese network rather than as a grey import, and it has covered just 5,951 km, which converts to approximately 3,699 miles. It carries an overall auction grade of 4.5, an interior grade of B, and comes from the imported car section of the auction, reflecting its status as a right hand drive, factory built Grand Tourer rather than a JDM model. Specified in Luxe trim with the Premium Pack, Practicality Pack, carbon ceramic brakes, a panoramic privacy glass roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio, this example represents a comprehensively equipped GT with the kind of ultra low mileage that is rare to find on the used market, whether in Japan or the UK. The McLaren GT is the marque's answer to a usable, long distance supercar, and this particular car looks to be an excellent, largely unmarked example of that idea.
The Drive Review
The McLaren GT sits apart from the rest of the McLaren range because it was engineered specifically as a grand tourer rather than a track focused mid engined supercar, even though it retains the carbon fibre monocoque, mid mounted engine and dihedral doors that define the brand. Power comes from a 4.0 litre twin turbocharged V8, in this application producing around 620 PS, driving the rear wheels only through a seven speed dual clutch transmission. In the GT this engine has been retuned from its more aggressive Sports Series relations for smoother, more linear delivery, prioritising effortless in gear pull over outright top end aggression, though it still spins to a genuinely thrilling top end and produces a deep, purposeful exhaust note, especially with the sports exhaust system fitted to this car.
What separates the GT from a conventional supercar is its ride. McLaren fitted a raised suspension with a proactive damping system and increased ground clearance compared with the 570S and 720S, so the GT rides with a suppleness that feels almost saloon like over broken surfaces, while still retaining the sharp turn in, low kerb weight feel and hydraulic assisted steering that McLaren is known for. The carbon tub keeps torsional rigidity high and weight low relative to rivals such as the Bentley Continental GT or Aston Martin DB11, so despite its usable boot space, under bonnet luggage compartment and relatively comfortable cabin, the GT still handles with genuine mid engined agility, feels alert on turn in, and rewards a committed driver on a good road in a way that a traditional front engined GT car simply cannot match.
Buyers should understand the character trade off involved. The GT is quieter, more compliant and more comfortable than a 720S, but it is also less overtly focused, and enthusiasts coming from a more track biased McLaren may find it slightly softer in character. Carbon ceramic brakes, fitted to this car as a sales point on the auction sheet, bring strong stopping power and reduced unsprung weight, though as with any carbon ceramic setup, buyers should budget for their eventual replacement cost when considering long term ownership. This is not a car designed to be maximally aggressive, it is designed to be driven long distances at speed in genuine comfort, then to be enjoyed on a demanding road when the opportunity arises, and that dual personality is exactly what makes the GT such an interesting proposition for a discerning owner.
Auction Details
This 2023 McLaren GT Luxe was offered at USS Tokyo, lot number 70121, with an auction date in Japan of 1st October 2026. The auction start price was set at ¥12,300,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car, so no bidding range figure is stated here or implied. The auction start price is a starting point set by the auction house and is not a prediction of the final hammer price. There are no directly comparable sold results on record for this specification at Japanese auction, reflecting how rare it is to see a McLaren GT of this age and mileage come to market. Buyers interested in this car should refer to the live price panel on this page for current minimum bid guidance, which is calculated and updated after publication. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer McLaren, model GT, grade Luxe, chassis code P22GT (registration type 7BA-P22GT), frame number SBM22GCF9PW002453. First registered in Japan in March 2023 as a dealer import. Engine 4.0 litre, 4,000 cc, twin turbocharged petrol V8. Transmission automatic, specifically a seven speed dual clutch unit. Drive layout 2WD, rear wheel drive. Body style three door coupe. Steering right hand drive. Exterior colour green, described on the auction sheet as the original factory colour with elite paint noted as Serpentine. Interior colour not confirmed on the auction sheet, though photographs show a light cream or ivory leather with dark upper dashboard trim. Odometer reading 5,951 km at the time of inspection, approximately 3,699 miles. Auction grade 4.5, interior grade B. Fuel type petrol. Air conditioning present, marked AC on the sheet. Recycling deposit 13,450 yen, standard for Japanese registered vehicles and passed through in the export process. Seating capacity not stated on the sheet.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet marks this car with a sunroof, genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather trim, navigation and airbags. The listed sales points describe carbon ceramic brakes, the Bright Pack, a sports exhaust system, a panoramic privacy glass roof, a two tone leather interior, elite paint in Serpentine, Bowers & Wilkins audio and a vehicle lift system, which raises the front of the car to clear speed bumps and steep driveways. Points to note on the sheet add the Premium Pack, the Practicality Pack and forged alloy wheels measuring 20 inch at the front and 21 inch at the rear. The sheet also confirms that books and a spare key are present, along with the new car service book and warranty booklet. Autoselecta staff note that the equipment box ovals around several items, including the sunroof, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, navigation and airbag markings, appear printed rather than hand drawn on this particular sheet, and while they have been read as confirming those items are fitted, this detail should be treated with slight caution and cross checked against the photographs, which do show a sunroof panel, leather interior and a touchscreen navigation unit consistent with these markings.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The auction sheet has been translated and checked by Autoselecta. It confirms first registration in March 2023, model McLaren GT, grade Luxe, chassis code 7BA-P22GT, engine 4000 cc, three door body, 2WD, auction grade 4.5, interior grade B, and odometer reading 5,951 km. The transmission is listed as automatic, air conditioning as AC, exterior colour as green with no colour change noted, fuel as petrol, and the new car service book with warranty booklet as present. Import type is listed as dealer, confirming this is an official Japanese market import rather than a private grey import. Steering is right hand. The frame number is given as SBM22GCF9PW002453. Under sales points, the sheet lists carbon ceramic brakes, the Bright Pack, sports exhaust system, panoramic privacy glass roof, two tone leather interior, elite paint in Serpentine, Bowers & Wilkins audio and a vehicle lift system. Under points to note, the sheet adds the Premium Pack, Practicality Pack, forged 20 inch front and 21 inch rear alloy wheels, and confirms that books and a spare key are present.
The inspector's own handwritten report states that the headlining and dashboard panel are partly lifting in places, that the seats show light soiling, and that there are scratches and dents in various places across the body, described in the general shorthand used across most auction sheets. In the damage diagram, a small scratch marked A1 is shown on the front bumper. A further mark on the rear bumper reads A1 with an additional note that appears to combine scuffing with a further scratch code, though the final character in this note is not entirely clear from the sheet and should be treated as unconfirmed rather than definitively read. No rust, corrosion, panel replacement, repaint or structural damage codes are shown anywhere else on the diagram.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
Reading the diagram in full, the only two locations marked are the front bumper and the rear bumper. On the front bumper, the code A1 indicates a small scratch, consistent with light stone chip or parking damage of the kind commonly picked up on a low front splitter. On the rear bumper, the notation is less clear, appearing to combine a small scratch code with a note for scuffing, most likely indicating a light scuff or scrape rather than any structural damage. No dents, creases, dimples, rust, corrosion, repaint or panel replacement codes are marked anywhere on the diagram, and no glass damage is noted. Combined with an auction grade of 4.5, which for a modern car of this age indicates a car in excellent, largely unmarked condition with only very minor imperfections, this points to a body that presents very well, with just light cosmetic marks at each end. The photographs support this assessment, showing deep, glossy paintwork with no visible stone chips, dents or panel misalignment in the areas that can be seen, and clean, straight shut lines around the dihedral doors. Overall this car sits towards the better end of usable, low mileage enthusiast condition, presenting as a genuinely smart example rather than a car requiring cosmetic attention.
Interior Condition
The auction sheet assigns an interior grade of B, indicating some visible wear or minor issues rather than an as new cabin. The inspector's written notes specify that the headlining and a section of the dashboard panel show partial lifting, and that the seats are lightly soiled. These are worth taking seriously, as headlining lifting can be a fiddly repair on any car with a complex roof structure such as the GT's panoramic glass roof, and any prospective buyer should budget for the possibility of professional reattachment or retrimming. The seat soiling is described as light, suggesting general use marks rather than serious staining or damage. In the photographs, the cabin presents as a two tone cream and black leather interior with McLaren's distinctive dashboard architecture, a central touchscreen infotainment display, a digital instrument cluster and folding IRIS style controls on the centre console. The dashboard, steering wheel, door cards and centre console all appear clean and free of obvious cracking or fading in the visible areas, and the seats look well kept in the photographs despite the inspector's soiling note, which is not unusual to find noted even on light marks that are hard to see on camera. Navigation, leather trim and airbags are all marked as present on the auction sheet.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction houses grade both the exterior body condition and the interior condition of each car separately, using a scale generally running from 1 up to 6 (S is sometimes used above 6 for exceptional or near new cars). A grade of 4.5, as awarded here, indicates a car in very good condition with only minor imperfections such as small stone chips or light scuffs, well below the wear level that would be expected of an older or heavily used example. Interior condition is graded on a separate letter scale, generally running from A through to E, where A represents an almost new cabin and lower letters indicate increasing wear, damage or the need for cleaning. A grade of B, as given here, indicates a cabin with some visible wear or minor issues, which in this case corresponds with the inspector's specific notes on headlining lift and light seat soiling rather than any structural or mechanical problem. These grades are assigned independently by trained auction house inspectors and are widely trusted across the Japanese trade and by exporters as a fair, consistent shorthand for condition, though as with any inspection they represent a professional visual and functional assessment rather than a full mechanical warranty.
Model History
McLaren launched the GT in 2019 as a dedicated grand tourer, positioned to broaden the appeal of the brand beyond dedicated supercars and into a segment long dominated by front engined rivals from Bentley, Aston Martin and Ferrari. Built around the same carbon fibre monocoque philosophy as the rest of the McLaren range, the GT nonetheless received its own suspension tuning, a raised ride height, a reworked interior with more practical stowage including an under bonnet luggage area in addition to a rear boot behind the engine, and a version of the 4.0 litre twin turbocharged V8 tuned for smoother, more relaxed delivery rather than outright aggression. The GT sits in McLaren's lineup as the long distance, high comfort answer to the question of how a carbon tub, mid engined supercar architecture can be made genuinely usable every day, and it remains in production with detail updates since its introduction. This particular car, registered in March 2023, represents a later production example finished in the Elite paint option Serpentine green with the Luxe grade specification.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Modern McLarens including the GT are produced in relatively low numbers compared with mainstream luxury GT rivals, and the brand's carbon fibre monocoque construction, motorsport derived engineering and relatively young manufacturing history all lend genuine engineering credibility to every model in the range. The GT specifically appeals to buyers who want the drama, performance and construction of a proper supercar but with the day to day usability that models such as the 720S or 765LT do not offer, and this dual character is increasingly recognised as a distinct and desirable niche within the McLaren story. As with any relatively young manufacturer, early and well specified examples of each model tend to be watched closely by collectors, and cars finished in less common colours with strong factory options, as this one is with its Elite paint, carbon ceramic brakes, Bowers & Wilkins audio and dual pack specification, tend to be more sought after than base specification examples. Genuinely low mileage cars such as this one, with under 6,000 km covered, are increasingly hard to find as more GTs are used as intended for genuine long distance touring, which adds to the appeal of an example that has clearly been used sparingly since new.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a McLaren GT should pay close attention to service history and confirmation that scheduled maintenance has been carried out on time, given the complexity of the carbon fibre construction, active suspension and turbocharged V8. Carbon ceramic brakes, fitted to this example, are extremely durable but expensive to replace, so their condition and remaining life should always be assessed. The panoramic glass roof and complex dashboard trim mean that any headlining or trim lifting, as noted on this car's auction sheet, should be inspected and potentially rectified by a specialist, since poor quality repairs can be more noticeable than the original fault. Buyers should also check that navigation, audio and climate systems are all functioning correctly, given the complexity of modern McLaren electronics, and should always insist on seeing full service books, warranty documentation and confirmation of keys, all of which are present and accounted for on this car according to the auction sheet. As with any modern turbocharged supercar, buyers should have a specialist check for any history of engine or turbo related warning lights, though none are noted on this particular sheet.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains one of the best sources in the world for exceptionally low mileage, well documented modern performance cars, largely because Japanese owners typically use cars sparingly, store them carefully, and maintain comprehensive paperwork including service books and original manuals. This particular McLaren GT, with under 6,000 km on the odometer, a documented service book, spare key and clean auction grading, is a strong example of exactly why buyers look to Japan for cars of this type. Japanese auction houses provide independent, professionally graded condition reports on every vehicle, giving buyers outside Japan a level of transparency that is very difficult to obtain when buying privately or through general used car listings elsewhere. Importing directly from a Japanese auction also opens up access to specifications, colours and factory options that may never have been offered through the UK new car market, and dealer imported cars such as this one, registered in Japan through McLaren's own network, carry a clear ownership and paperwork trail from new.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a car from Japan involves winning the vehicle at auction, arranging export paperwork and deregistration in Japan, shipping the vehicle by sea to the destination country, and then completing the relevant import, tax and registration process on arrival, which in the United Kingdom includes compliance with individual vehicle approval and DVLA registration requirements. Timelines vary depending on the shipping schedule and the destination port, but buyers should generally expect the process from winning the auction to UK arrival to take a number of weeks rather than days. Costs beyond the auction hammer price typically include the auction house's own fees, inland transport within Japan, export handling, ocean freight, and destination country duties, taxes and registration costs, all of which should be factored into a buyer's overall budget before bidding.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japanese auction houses including USS Tokyo, giving UK buyers the ability to bid on cars such as this McLaren GT that rarely appear for sale through conventional channels. Every auction sheet is read and translated by Autoselecta staff, so buyers receive an honest, transparent account of a car's condition rather than a sales pitch, including every fault and inspector note exactly as recorded. Autoselecta assists with bidding strategy, handles all export paperwork and shipping arrangements from Japan, and supports buyers through UK arrival, registration and any compliance requirements, with clear communication provided throughout the process. No unrealistic savings are promised, and every buyer is encouraged to make their decision based on the full auction sheet translation and photographs provided, exactly as presented in this report.
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Alongside this McLaren GT, Autoselecta lists a constantly updating range of Japanese auction vehicles across performance cars, JDM classics and modern imports. Buyers are encouraged to browse the current week's listings on the Autoselecta platform to compare specifications, grades and pricing across similar and alternative vehicles before placing a bid.
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Auction Caution
All vehicles offered through Japanese auction, including this McLaren GT, are inspected by professional auction house graders before sale, but every car remains a used vehicle and the auction sheet is an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Buyers should note the inspector's specific comments on this car, namely partial lifting of the headlining and a section of the dashboard panel, light soiling to the seats, and various scratches and dents recorded around the body including small marks on the front and rear bumpers. Older and newer performance cars alike may require servicing, detailing or minor refurbishment after purchase, and buyers should budget accordingly and rely on the full auction sheet translation and photographs provided in this report when making a bidding decision.
