Overview of the McLaren 765LT
This is a genuinely rare opportunity to buy a McLaren 765LT direct from the Japanese auction system, a car that has become one of the most sought after modern McLarens since production ended. Registered in November 2021 and finished in white over a black interior, this particular 765LT has covered only 7,017 km, which converts to approximately 4,361 miles. It is being offered through USS Nagoya & Hokuriku as lot 58065, carrying an overall auction grade of 4.5 and an interior grade of A, both of which sit at the very top end of the Japanese grading scale for a car of this age and type. The chassis code is P14R, officially logged on the Japanese paperwork as 7BA-P14R, with a frame number of SBM14RCF7MW765052. The car is a dealer import into Japan, originally right hand drive, with the 3,990 cc twin turbo V8 McLaren engine and the automatic (seamless shift dual clutch) transmission driving the rear wheels only, as is correct for every 765LT built.
The seller's notes describe this as a first time at auction car, bought directly from the private owner, and critically a genuine one owner example. The original new car service book with its warranty booklet is confirmed present on the sheet. This combination of low mileage, one ownership, top auction grades and a documented service book is exactly what serious buyers of limited run McLarens look for, and it is unusual to see all of these boxes ticked together on a car offered through the Japanese auction network rather than a specialist dealer forecourt.
The Drive Review of the McLaren 765LT
The 765LT sits at the top of the McLaren Super Series tree, built as the harder, faster, more focused evolution of the 720S, and named for its claimed power output of 765 PS. The 4.0 litre twin turbo V8, badged M840T in this application, drives through McLaren's seven speed seamless shift dual clutch transmission, sending power exclusively to the rear wheels, there is no four wheel drive option on any 765LT. McLaren stripped weight from the standard 720S platform wherever it could, with thinner glass, lighter carbon fibre bodywork including the louvred front wings and rear deck, titanium exhaust, and a lightweight MSO interior finished largely in Alcantara. The result was a car around 80 kg lighter than the 720S despite the extra power, giving it a power to weight figure that places it among the fastest accelerating road cars McLaren has ever built, with McLaren's own figures citing a 0 to 100 km/h time in the region of 2.7 seconds.
On the road the character is pure McLaren, which means it differs noticeably from rival supercars. The hydraulic steering is unassisted by electronics in the way many competitors now use, giving genuine feel and feedback through corners rather than an artificially weighted sensation. The chassis uses McLaren's Proactive Chassis Control II hydraulic suspension system rather than conventional anti roll bars, allowing the dampers to work independently across each corner, which gives the 765LT a ride quality that remains usable on real roads even with track focused intentions. The V8 itself is a turbocharged, high revving unit with a hard metallic bark rather than a traditional naturally aspirated supercar howl, and the seamless shift gearbox delivers rapid, almost imperceptible gear changes when driven hard, while remaining smooth enough for lower speed use. Enthusiasts prize the 765LT for how analogue it feels relative to its outright performance, the way the carbon tub keeps weight low and central, and the sheer drama of the longtail aerodynamic package, including the larger front splitter, dive planes and fixed rear wing, all of which generate genuine downforce rather than purely cosmetic effect. Weaknesses buyers should be aware of across the model generally include the firm low speed ride on poor surfaces, a cabin that prioritises weight saving over luxury touches, and the usual turbocharged McLaren V8 requirement for disciplined servicing and warm up before hard use. This particular car's specification, with the MSO Club Sport Pack Pro, carbon louvres and exterior carbon pack, represents one of the more thoroughly optioned examples of the breed.
Auction Details
This McLaren 765LT is being sold through USS Nagoya & Hokuriku, lot number 58065, with the auction taking place on 2 October 2026 in Japan. The auction start price is set at ¥37,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this particular car, so bidders should treat the start price as the baseline figure from which competitive bidding will begin, rather than relying on a published guide range. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction. Because this is a rare and highly sought after model with very few comparable results recorded at Japanese auction in recent memory, Autoselecta is unable to point to close sold comparables for this specific car, and bidders should view the price panel on this page for live, current guidance on likely bidding levels and total landed cost once published.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer McLaren, model 765LT, chassis code P14R (shown on Japanese paperwork as 7BA-P14R), frame number SBM14RCF7MW765052. First registration November 2021 (Reiwa 3). Engine 3,990 cc twin turbo V8, fuel petrol. Transmission automatic (seven speed seamless shift dual clutch). Drive layout 2WD, rear wheel drive. Exterior colour white, shown on the auction sheet as the original factory colour with no colour change recorded. Interior colour black tones. Odometer reading 7,017 km, approximately 4,361 miles. Body type CP, two door coupe. Steering position right hand drive. Seating capacity two persons. Dimensions recorded on the sheet as 460 cm length, 193 cm width and 116 cm height. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) is valid until 11 November 2026. The vehicle is logged as a dealer import with a 2021 model year designation.
Factory Features and Equipment of This McLaren 765LT
The auction sheet confirms genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, navigation and airbags as standard equipment markers. Beyond the base equipment, the seller's sales points describe a strong factory and MSO (McLaren Special Operations) specification. This includes the MSO Club Sport Pack Pro, MSO Defined carbon louvres, an exterior carbon pack with front air intakes finished in gloss carbon, gloss finish wheels and coloured brake calipers, a Bowers & Wilkins 12 speaker audio system (noted on the sheet with a minor spelling variation), a lithium battery and charger, and front film application with a premium glass coating applied to the paintwork. Automatic air conditioning (AAC) is also confirmed. These are all genuine points of equipment and specification as declared by the seller on the auction listing and should be considered part of this car's documented history rather than assumptions.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The auction sheet has been translated and checked carefully by Autoselecta staff. The usage history field is blank, meaning no prior accident or major history flag is recorded in that section. The grade section confirms an overall evaluation point of 4.5 with an interior auxiliary grade of A, both strong results. The transfer documents are noted as valid until 23 October. The new car service book with its warranty booklet is confirmed present, circled on the sheet as held. The sales points section states this is the car's first time at auction, that it was purchased directly from the private user as a trade in, and that it remains a genuine one owner car. The listed factory and MSO options have been detailed above in the equipment section.
Two points to note are declared by the seller directly on the sheet. First, the TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) warning light is noted as illuminated. Second, the right hand window is noted as having a faulty automatic up and down close function. Both of these are declared faults and should be budgeted for and investigated as part of any pre purchase check or on arrival. The inspector's own report adds a brief note of small scratches present on the body, consistent with the detail shown in the damage diagram below. No mention is made anywhere on the sheet of accident repair, chassis damage, flood damage, smoke odour, interior tears or major mechanical fault, and nothing beyond the two declared points above and the diagram markings has been recorded by the inspector.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram on the auction sheet marks a small number of specific points. At the front bumper, the diagram shows a marking read as A1 with an accompanying note of light scuffing or rub marks, this combination indicates a small scratch along with some surface rubbing in that area, though the precise extent is not stated with full certainty on the sheet. The bonnet carries a U1 marking, indicating a small dent. There is a stone chip marking, written as トビ, noted in the area just behind the bonnet toward the windscreen or scuttle panel, and a further stone chip marking on the rear bumper. These are both common and relatively minor cosmetic observations on cars that have covered any real world distance. The tyres carry numbers of 5 at the front and 3 at the rear, which are most likely tread depth indicators rather than damage codes, suggesting reasonable remaining tread at front with somewhat less remaining at the rear, though this is not stated with full certainty either.
No structural, replacement panel, rust, corrosion or repaint markings (such as XX, S, C or P codes) appear anywhere on the diagram, and no large dents, creases or glass damage are recorded. Taken together, this points to a car in genuinely excellent, lightly used cosmetic condition consistent with its very low mileage and single owner history, with only light, typical wear in the form of a small bumper scratch, a small bonnet dent and some stone chipping. This is usable, well kept, enthusiast grade condition rather than a car needing cosmetic restoration, and the overall grade of 4.5 reflects that assessment.
Interior Condition
The interior auxiliary grade is recorded as A, the highest interior grade on the Japanese scale, indicating an interior in excellent, close to as new condition with no significant wear, staining or damage noted by the inspector. The cabin is finished in black tones as declared on the sheet. Photographs show the McLaren MSO specification interior trimmed extensively in Alcantara style material across the dashboard, door cards, seats and steering wheel, with exposed carbon fibre trim visible around the centre console and steering wheel spokes, consistent with the declared MSO Club Sport Pack Pro option. The digital instrument binnacle and central infotainment touchscreen are both visible and functioning in the photographs, with the driver display shown presenting a tyre monitoring warning message in Japanese, which corresponds directly to the TPMS warning light fault declared elsewhere on the auction sheet. No tears, excessive wear to the Alcantara, discolouration or damage to the carbon trim is visible in the photographs provided, consistent with the A grade interior rating and the car's very low recorded mileage.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction grading uses a numerical scale for overall exterior condition, typically running from 6 down through 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5 and lower, with 4.5 representing a very good, largely unmarked car with only light wear expected for its age and mileage, well above the midpoint of the scale and a grade that experienced buyers specifically target. The interior is graded separately on a lettered scale, with S and A representing excellent condition with little to no wear, through B for average wear, down to C and D for more heavily used or damaged interiors. An A graded interior, as recorded here, indicates a cabin in excellent condition commensurate with genuinely light use. These grades are assigned independently by the auction house's own inspector at the time of listing and are widely trusted across the Japanese auction system, though buyers should always treat the full inspector's written notes and the damage diagram, both translated above, as the definitive and most detailed source of condition information, rather than relying on the headline grade number alone.
Model History
The McLaren 765LT was unveiled in 2020 as the long tail successor to the 675LT, itself built on the preceding 650S platform, continuing McLaren's long tradition of producing lightweight, track focused LT (Longtail) variants of its core Super Series models in strictly limited numbers. Based on the 720S, the 765LT took the standard car's twin turbo 4.0 litre V8 and increased output to 765 PS, while McLaren's engineers simultaneously stripped weight from almost every area of the car, fitting thinner glass, extensive carbon fibre bodywork, a lighter titanium exhaust system and a pared back MSO cabin. Visually the 765LT is distinguished from the 720S by its louvred front wings, extended rear bodywork and deck louvres, larger front splitter, dive planes and a fixed rear wing that generates significantly more downforce than the standard car. Production was limited and the model was offered in both coupe and spider body styles, with the coupe, as offered here, generally regarded by enthusiasts as the purer, lighter and more focused of the two. McLaren has stated the 765LT would be among the last of its combustion engined LT models before the brand's move toward hybrid and electrified powertrains, cementing its status as a landmark car within the modern McLaren range.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Several factors are driving strong and growing demand for the McLaren 765LT. Production numbers were deliberately limited by McLaren in keeping with the LT tradition, meaning far fewer 765LTs exist worldwide than standard 720S models, and allocation was tightly controlled when new, with many cars going directly to existing McLaren clients and collectors rather than general retail sale. The combination of a naturally aspirated feeling, hydraulically assisted steering, a dual clutch transmission and a carbon fibre monocoque chassis represents an increasingly rare analogue driving experience as the wider supercar market shifts toward heavier, more electronically mediated and increasingly hybridised performance cars. The 765LT's status as very possibly one of the last pure combustion engined LT models McLaren will build only adds to its significance within the marque's history. Collectors value genuine documented ownership history, originality and low recorded mileage extremely highly on cars of this type, and this particular example offers a rare combination of a single owner history, a confirmed service book, and genuinely low kilometres covered since new, a combination that is becoming increasingly difficult to find as these cars age and change hands. Global demand for well kept, honestly represented McLaren LT models continues to outstrip the supply of genuinely clean examples coming to market, which is reflected in the continued strength of asking prices for the best cars.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a McLaren 765LT, whether this car or any other example, should pay close attention to full and uninterrupted main dealer service history given the complexity of the turbocharged V8 and seamless shift transmission, confirmation of the number of keys supplied, and the condition and function of the carbon fibre bodywork, which can be expensive to repair or replace if damaged. Electronic faults such as warning lights on the dashboard, as seen with the TPMS light on this car, and window or door mechanism faults, as seen with the right hand window auto close function here, are worth having properly diagnosed by a specialist, as McLaren electronics and trim mechanisms can require specific parts and expertise to resolve correctly. Tyre age and condition is particularly relevant on a low mileage car such as this, since tyres can perish with age even when tread remains, and the tread markings noted on this car's auction sheet should be checked physically on arrival. Buyers should also always request confirmation of the number of keys, any spare wheel or repair kit provision (this car's sheet suggests a tyre repair kit rather than a physical spare), and a full history of any paint or panel work, none of which is indicated as present here beyond the minor cosmetic points noted by the inspector.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains one of the best sources in the world for exceptionally low mileage, carefully kept high performance and exotic cars, including European makes such as McLaren which are imported new into Japan by official dealers and then often used sparingly by enthusiast owners who prize originality and documented condition highly. The Japanese auction system's independent, standardised grading and detailed inspector reporting, as translated in full above, gives buyers a level of transparency that is often difficult to achieve when buying privately or through unregulated listings elsewhere. A car such as this, with genuine one owner history, a confirmed service book and a top tier auction grade, represents exactly the kind of asset that becomes available through this market, often at a stage in its life before it would typically reach open sale in other countries.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Buying a car at Japanese auction involves registering interest with a trusted agent such as Autoselecta ahead of the sale date, reviewing the translated auction sheet and all available photographs carefully, deciding on a maximum bid based on the guide information and the car's declared condition, and then allowing the agent to bid on your behalf within the Japanese auction system on the day of sale. If successful, the purchase price is settled, the vehicle is deregistered for export in Japan, shipping is arranged to the buyer's destination port, and import paperwork, duties and compliance requirements are then handled according to the specific rules of the buyer's own country. Buyers anywhere in the world should check their own country's import age restrictions, emissions and safety compliance requirements, and applicable duties and taxes before bidding, as these vary significantly from country to country and are the responsibility of the importer to satisfy.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to the major Japanese auction houses, including USS Nagoya & Hokuriku where this car is listed, giving buyers worldwide the ability to bid on cars that would otherwise be very difficult to access from outside Japan. Every auction sheet is translated and checked by Autoselecta staff, as has been done in full for this report, ensuring buyers understand exactly what the Japanese inspector has recorded before committing to bid. Autoselecta assists with sourcing suitable vehicles matching a buyer's specification, places bids on the buyer's behalf within agreed limits, handles all export documentation and shipping arrangements once a vehicle is purchased, and provides tracking information where available throughout the shipping process. Once the vehicle arrives in the buyer's own country, Autoselecta supports the import process with guidance appropriate to that country's requirements, and the team remains in communication with the buyer throughout the entire process from initial bid through to arrival.
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Auction Caution
Vehicles sold through Japanese auction, including this McLaren 765LT, are inspected before sale and are subject to independent grading, but they remain used cars and the auction sheet should be treated as a detailed condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Older and higher performance cars in particular may require servicing, maintenance or minor refurbishment following purchase, even where the car presents and grades well. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction. On this specific car, buyers should take particular note of the declared TPMS warning light illumination and the faulty automatic close function on the right hand window, both stated directly by the seller on the auction sheet, along with the small bumper scratch and scuffing, the small bonnet dent and the stone chip marks recorded on the damage diagram. These points should be considered and, where possible, investigated further as part of any decision to bid.