2009 Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster Start Price USD 529,500.00 Current Price USD 529,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 Location USA See more about '2009 Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster' Description click for larger image2009 Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster2009 Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster benefiting St. Jude Hospital The provenance of a singular vehicle, built to the exacting standards of Mercedes McLaren, the creators of world championship-winning Formula One racing cars, this SLR is the only one built for the United States. Legends are created by a combination of unrivalled performance, technological leadership and exclusivity. The Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster follows the lineage of the Mercedes-Benz 900 SLR racing car, which triumphed at the 1955 Mille Miglia endurance race and forever imprinted this historic racing victory on the brand Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster underscores the racing tradition with its 206 mph top speed, 617 horsepower supercharged V-8 engine and carbon fiber body with scissor-type articulated doors. No other roadster on Earth combines this level of technology and performance - and no other SLR will match the singular model. The Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster completes its limited production with this unique SLR Roadster. With carbon fiber bodywork finished in bespoke SLR Sienna Pearl metallic paint and composition Tobacco Brown leather interior, only one SLR in this combination is destined for the United States. Performance and Design Highlights: Sienna Pearl Super Metallic Paint - This unique finish is reserved for this single SLR Roadster and has metallic elements which are three times the size of traditional metallic paint and give this SLR a radiant brown metallic finish with deep metallic copper undertones. Composition Leather - Complimenting the SLR exterior finish, is an interior of equal beauty. The Tobacco Brown composition leather interior exudes performance for the driver and passenger and compliments the exterior finish. Wheels and Brakes - Fitment of 19-inch SLR wheels with special brake system, accented with gold brake calipers, completes the exterior design with a technical statement hinting at this vehicle's incredible performance. Vehicle Specifications: Total displacement: 5,439 cc Horsepower: 617 at 6,500 rpm Torque: 575 lb-ft at 3,200-5,000 rpm Acceleration: 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds Top speed: 206 mph Wheels, front: 9.0 x 19 Wheels, rear: 11.5 x 19 High-performance tires, front: 255/35 R19 High-performance tires, rear: 295/30 R19 VERY IMPORTANT: Please read all of the Terms & Conditions BEFORE registering to bid. Note #8 - "The bidder represents and agrees that the Vehicle will be registered in the United States and shall not be exported from the United States for a minimum period of 12 months from retail delivery." This vehicle will be available in an exclusive online auction on November 20, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST. The vehicle's price is $529,500 with any and all funds raised above and beyond donated to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condition Reportsee DescriptionAuction House RM Auctions5 West Forest AveYpsilanti, MI United States 48197519.352.4575Terms & ConditionsPlease ensure that you have read and understood these terms and conditions prior to bidding at this or any other RM Auctions, Inc. sale.1. All sales are final. No bidder may retract a bid made during the sale for any reason.2. Bidder authorizes RM Auctions, Inc. to authorize the credit card number provided for $5,000 US. Should a bidder default on payment in any manner whatsoever, without limiting any recourse RM Auctions, Inc. may have, bidder agrees to pay RM Auctions, Inc. all lost auction fees (which is the maximum published rates for (1) the seller's commission, (2) a 3% buyer's premium, and (3) the entry fee), this amount is due and payable without relief.3. Payment of ten percent (10%) of the MSRP of $529,500 is due immediately upon the auctioneers declaration of sale. The balance of $476,550 is due in full on or before two (2) business days prior to vehicle delivery. Bidder agrees that upon taking delivery of the vehicle they will be responsible for title, license, registration fees and taxes payable to the delivering dealer. The balance of the winning bid must be made payable to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and is due on or before two (2) business days prior to vehicle delivery. All payments must be made to RM Auctions, Inc. in the form of cash or certified funds unless other arrangements have been approved in advance. Cash payments will be reported according to U.S. Federal government requirements.4. All sales are as is and where is. Bidder is responsible for inspections and verification of condition, authenticity, and completeness of any vehicle purchased. No warranties or representations of any type whatsoever are made by RM Auctions, Inc. Statements printed in catalogs, brochures, signs, window cards and verbal statements made by auctioneers or auction staff are representations made by the seller and RM Auctions, Inc. has no obligation to verify or authenticate any such claims or representations. Any announcements made at the time of sale supersede any earlier printed information.5. Buyer is responsible for all risk of loss or damage immediately upon retail delivery of the vehicle.6. Final bid price does not include applicable taxes on the vehicle purchased. Buyer is responsible to pay all city, state or other taxes due for which the buyer does not qualify as exempt. Proof of exemption is buyers responsibility.7. All terms of sale posted on the online auction website, printed, publicly announced or otherwise published are incorporated herein by reference.8. Bidder represents and agrees that the Vehicle will be registered in the United States and shall not be exported from the United States for a minimum period of 12 months from retail delivery.9. Person bidding online must be 21 years of age or older. No minors are allowed to bid.10. If buyer sues RM Auctions, Inc. and does not prevail, buyer will reimburse RM Auctions, Inc. for all legal fees and expenses in connection with said suit.PaymentSELECTION AND PAYMENT: Arrangements must be made to deposit funds in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the MSRP of the vehicle should your bid be successful. These funds will become a non-refundable deposit until full payment is received. Bids submitted in foreign currency will be converted to US dollars using the rate available on the day of the sale. The interpretation of all auction rules, bid qualifications, qualifications of bidder and selection of winning bid shall be made by RM Auctions and MBUSA in the exercise of their respective discretion which shall be binding on all participating bidders. The vehicle will be sold and retail delivered to the successful bidder by the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer designated by the winning bidder. Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to select alternate delivering dealer. Actual delivery time subject to availability from Manufacturer. Bidder will be notified by Mercedes-Benz USA within 2 business days of the vehicle’s physical delivery to the designated Mercedes-Benz dealer. Buyer acknowledges that should a substantial loss to the vehicle be sustained prior to retail delivery customer has the option to have Mercedes-Benz USA arrange to build another vehicle of same specifications subject to manufacturing availability or to a return of all funds paid with no further liability on the part of Mercedes-Benz USA or its affiliates and parent entities and its contractors and dealers. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS: Please wire funds in US dollars to: Comerica Bank 500 Woodland Ave Detroit, MI 48226 Please credit the account of: RM Auctions, Inc. Branch No.: 1851856292 Routing No.: 072 000 096 Swift Code No.: MNBDUS33 NOTE: RM DOES NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARDS AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. Any questions, please email.ACCURACY:Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the online auction website, such information is provided by the seller and may not be verified by RM Auctions prior to the sale time. 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