Description
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.
2012 McLaren MP4 12C
Only 15, 000 warranted miles with a full McLaren service history and a full carbon interior pack
Registration – OE12 YHU
Chassis No. – SBM11AAC3CW000230
M. O. T. – February 2026
Odometer – 15, 979
The “McLaren Project Four” or MP4 12C was launched in 2011 but became known as the “12C” from April 2012. ‘OE12YHU’ is a 2012 example of this stunning 200mph plus British supercar with an innovative carbon fibre construction. With just 15, 000 warranted miles covered to date together with a full McLaren service history, it is hard to imagine a more desirable example. With just four owners to date and a host of desirable options, including an interior carbon fibre upgrade, ‘OE12YHU’ is complete with a long, advisory free MOT until February 2026. What’s more, ‘OE12YHU’ has never attracted an MOT advisory, further underscoring its optimum mechanical condition. With just 3, 400 12C’s ever built and a heritage and history like McLaren behind it, the 12C is an investment that satisfies both head and heart.
The McLaren 12C is built around an innovative carbon fibre “MonoCell” which weighs just 75kgs and was deemed so beneficial that McLaren invested £127 million in its development. This is paired with a carbon fibre composite chassis and a 3, 798cc V8 rear mounted engine producing a mighty 592 bhp at 7, 000 rpm. A sublime specification. ‘OE12YHU’ presents in the desirable and optional Elite exterior colour of Supernova Silver and is notable for its big, air gulping front grill and impressively wide side “gills.” ‘OE12YHU’ squats on the optional, 12% lighter, Light Forged alloy wheels in a 19-inch configuration at the front and 20-inch at the rear. The 12C’s cabin is surprisingly spacious for a supercar, a feat achieved by situating the seats as close to the centre of the car as possible. The cabin exhibits other high cost options including the full leather two tone upholstery in Carbon Black and Saddle Tan. This is accompanied by the Carbon Fibre interior upgrade to switch packs, steering wheel spokes and centre console.
The M838T 3. 8-litre V8 twin turbocharged, rear mounted engine is a true powerhouse in both literal and metaphorical terms. That mighty power output is accompanied by 443 Ib-ft of torque which is transmitted to the rear wheels via the seven-speed + R Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG). The dynamics of this supercar are further enhanced by ProActive Chassis Control (PCC) with hydraulic roll control and adaptive damping. Both the highly specified transmission and suspension can be deployed in three distinct modes – Normal, Sport and Track. An open differential further aids the deployment of the huge power and torque.
In summary:
· A 200mph plus McLaren supercar with just 15, 000 warranted miles to date
· A full and diligent McLaren service history
· Complete with a number of expensive and desirable options both inside and out
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 09th March 2025.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 08th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 09th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 09th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£60000 - £70000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
