McLaren F1 Chassis 009 with an interesting backstory has just gone up for sale

This McLaren F1 (Chassis 009) has just gone up for sale.

It remains one of the most iconic supercars ever built.

In many ways, the McLaren F1 set the standard for the modern supercar.

But this one comes with an interesting backstory.

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McLaren F1 remains the gold standard

The McLaren F1 still remains a standard-bearer in the supercar world.

Despite being introduced in 1992, it still remains a record holder.

That’s right – despite being more than 30 years old, the McLaren F1 still holds a very impressive record.

It is still the fastest naturally-aspirated supercar ever made.

Given the evolving nature of the industry, its top speed of 240mph is likely to never be topped.

Apart from its incredible performance, the McLaren F1 is also a true rarity.

Just 106 F1 units were ever built – and it was a fascinating split.

Five were pre-production prototypes, while 64 were standard short-tail models.

Various tuned prototypes were joined by 28 specially-built race cars.

Production sadly only lasted for six years, ending in 1998.

One has come up for sale – and has an interesting story

Naturally, the supercar is part of an extremely exclusive club.

It is very much headline news anytime an example comes up for sale.

And one has just come up for sale, courtesy of PistonHeads.

This particular example is Chassis No. 009, and it comes with a fascinating story.

That is because it is rumored to be the only example delivered brand-new in Australia.

The example being sold is a 1994 short tail model finished in Magnesium Silver.

It has covered 10,522 miles and has had two previous owners.

The rumored Australian origins aren’t the only interesting thing about this McLaren F1.

Back in the 1990s, it was reportedly crashed during a road test by a mechanic.

The car was then sent to McLaren’s headquarters in Woking for repairs.

We dread to imagine what that repair bill looked like.

Of course, the F1 is powered by a legendary powerplant.

Nestled in the engine bay is BMW’s 6.1-liter V12 engine.

The engine was tuned to produce over 620hp at 7,400 rpm.

It was, of course, the brainchild of legendary designer Gordon Murray.

Murray managed to convince the then-head of McLaren, Ron Dennis, to make a move towards road-going supercars.

And the F1 ended up being the fruits of that effort.

To many, it remains the greatest supercar ever built.

And now you have a chance to potentially get your hands on one.