- ONE McLaren Elva 2021 No windshield is up to bid on Bring a Trailer until Thursday, February 23.
- The Elva limited production was also supplied with the windshield, but this example was ordered with the most interesting specification—no windshield.
- Elva’s missing glass barrier is compensated with a deployable deflector to direct air and debris into the cockpit, but it’s unlikely to be 100% effective.
Can you imagine hundreds of ultra-wealthy people crazy enough to spend $1.7 million on an 804-horsepower V-8 roadster without a windshield? Well, they exist, because 399 McLaren Elvas have been built and sold globally, some of which have front glass for road legality. However, it would be nice to be one of the lucky children of guns with an open cockpit version. And here’s a chance: there’s a 2021 Elva without a windshield currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer—like car and driveris part of Hearst Autos.
Elva on BaT still has five days left until the auction closes, and the latest offer is far from its nearly $1.7 million starting price, indicating that when the auction closes on Monday, The year, February 23, the 37-mile example will sell for more than the original owner paid, which is $1,789,572, according to the listing.
What’s so appealing about a seven-figure supercar that literally offers no physical protection, such as being hit by a bird or — more likely — being kicked by an 18-wheeler? Simply put, that’s because it offers a one-of-a-kind driving experience, not to mention it looks like nothing else on the road. Okay, other open cockpit alien things like Aston Martin V12 Supercar And Ferrari Monza exists, but does not seem to reach the US. Meanwhile, Elva is federally homologated (but check to make sure your state actually allows it).
We have shared widely drive impressions in our reviews. While McLaren incorporated a Deployable deflector on the hood designed to direct air and debris into the cockpit, it is unlikely to be 100% effective. How is it possible that the Elva is supposed to hit a top speed of 203 mph? One solution is to wear a full-face helmet whenever doing anything strenuous rather than marching around town letting people know you’re from the money.
Windshield issues aside, who could resist Elva’s insane design? Looks like something the inventor of Hot Wheels would use as their daily driver. The fact that McLaren claims the mid-engine/rear-wheel drive two-seater weighs less than 3000 pounds and hits 60 mph in less than 3 seconds makes it all the more desirable.
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