Supercar Blondie has to wear old school aviator hat to drive one-of-75 $3M car with no windshield

  • The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a tribute to F1 icon Sir Stirling Moss
  • Only 75 units exist
  • It’s currently valued at around $3 million

Published on Jan 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Jan 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Supercar Blondie has to wear old school aviator hat to drive one-of-75 $3M car with no windshield

This is a limited-edition and extreme iteration of the Mercedes SLR, officially known as Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, dedicated to F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss.

Even though the 5.4-liter V8 that powers it makes over 640 horsepower, the car doesn’t have a windshield, or a roof.

This is why Supercar Blondie’s Alex Hirschi actually had to wear old-school aviator goggles and helmet in order to drive it.

Check it out in the video above!

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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.