We now know who bought the famous McLaren Senna wreck that went viral, and the American brothers call it their wildest financial decision
- The crashed McLaren Senna that went viral has found new owners
- It was bought by two brothers for $326,500, plus $24,000 of fees
- Now they’re wondering if this was a sound financial decision
Published on Dec 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM (UTC+4)
by Andie Reeves
Last updated on Dec 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The new owners of the viral McLaren Senna wreck have been revealed, and they’re stressing about their wild financial move.
After the hypercar crashed into a Lexus dealership, its owner deemed it as unsalvageable.
Incredibily, the wreck was bought, and these two brothers are trying to gather the funds and parts to restore the Senna back to its former glory.
Let’s see why the duo have already dubbed it the ‘craziest financial decision’ they’ve ever made.
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A new life for the McLaren Senna wreck
YouTuber Edmond ‘Mondi’ Barseghian went viral for crashing his Senna into a wall.
The footage was caught on camera, leading to some speculation that it was a publicity stunt.
He decided it would be too expensive to attempt to repair the $1.5 million car, and it was auctioned off, fetching $326,500.
That’s quite a sum for a car with a completely concave front.
The new owners have just revealed themselves and started documenting their McLaren Senna wreck repair process.
They’re also YouTubers, the brothers behind the channel goonzquad, but are hopefully more careful on the roads than the previous owner.
The brothers have already described it as the craziest financial decision they’ve ever made.
They haven’t even started the ambitious project and are already $326,500 down—not to mention the $24,000 worth of fees they paid before delivery.
Their goal is to restore it to factory specifications—a process that could take years and cost a fortune, much like the man who bought the Saudi Prince’s neglected 1983 Ferrari 512BBi and is still repairing it years later.
Solid investment or terrible financial decision?
Buying a hypercar like the Senna famously causes headaches, and one in this condition even more so.
The wrecked McLaren Senna arrived at the brothers’ Tennessee workshop covered by a blue tarpaulin.
The tarp damaged some of the paint during the journey—a flaw that would usually be unacceptable but, in this case, is hardly noticeable given the car’s state.
The front section has caved in completely, with the front frame rail visibly bent.
Most of this hypercar is made from carbon fiber, including the wheels, which makes it both very expensive and very difficult to repair.
One quarter panel seems to be untouched, which is a relief as the brothers estimate a new one would set them back $50,000.
The other side, however, wasn’t so lucky and will almost certainly need to be replaced.
The engine cover is missing, and there is duct tape holding some of the car’s parts in place.
After raising the car, even more damage was revealed.
“This is the scariest thing I’ve seen in my entire life,” one brother said.
The tub is beyond repair, and they’ll need to buy a new one from McLaren.
Mondi has actually agreed to send them some spare parts that he has, and they’ll need all the donations they can get as this is going to be a hugely expensive project.
They’re so keen for assistance that they’ve even agreed to left him drift it one last time if they manage to pull this off.
Andie is a content writer from South Africa with a background in broadcasting and journalism. Starting her career in the glossy pages of Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, Andie has a broad portfolio, covering everything from sustainability solutions to celebrity car collections. When not at her laptop Andie can be found sewing, recording her podcast, taking board games too seriously or road-tripping in her bright green Kia.
