The word “iconic” is one of the most overused in the world of prestige cars, but it is perhaps inevitable that this is how the McLaren Speedtail will be described in the decades ahead, and rightly so.

It is the only fitting description for a model that draws inspiration from one of the most revered cars ever created, the McLaren F1.

Revealed in 1992, the F1 was heralded as the ultimate development of a road-going supercar thanks to its distinctive design, revolutionary construction and record-breaking performance.

More than 30 years on, its legacy is undimmed and securing one remains the pinnacle for many collectors.

In 2020, McLaren dramatically rekindled the spirit of the F1 with the launch of the futuristic Speedtail, an exclusive machine at the cutting edge of 21st Century hypercar performance that, like its predecessor, was limited to only 106 units.

As with the F1, the Speedtail is built around a lightweight carbon fibre tub and features the same signature three-person seati...