Chassis No. WDDAK76F29M001973

At precisely 7:22 a.m. on 1 May 1955, Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson surged out of Brescia in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR to take on the Mille Miglia, the grueling 1,000-mile race across Italy. Averaging an incredible 157 km/h, they crossed the finish in 10 hours, 7 minutes, and 48 seconds. It is an achievement that stands forever as the fastest run in the event's history. Their car bore the number 722, marking their departure time, and that figure would later become one of the most evocative symbols in Mercedes-Benz lore.

More than half a century later, on 28 September 2006, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren revealed the SLR McLaren 722 Edition at the Paris Motor Show. Limited to 150 hand-built examples, the car paid direct homage to Moss's triumph while pushing the envelope of modern performance engineering. Each was crafted at McLaren's Woking facility, blending Formula One know-how with Mercedes-AMG power.

At its heart was a hand-assembled, supercharged 5.4-liter V8 tuned to deliver 650 PS and 820 Nm of torque. This translated to blistering sprint to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 337 km/h. The performance leap came courtesy of sharper engine mapping, a quicker-shifting transmission, stiffer springs with retuned dampers, lightweight forged 19-inch wheels, and massive 390-mm carbon-ceramic brakes with red-painted calipers. The result was sharper turn-in, greater stopping confidence, and heightened driver engagement.

The 722 Edition's aerodynamic package provided both visual aggression and functional gains. A deeper front splitter, reworked rear diffuser, and adjustable airbrake increased stability while the carbon-fiber composite body trimmed nearly 44 kilograms off the curb weight. Inside, the cabin featured purposeful accents: darker trim, embroidered "722" insignias, and sport seats that reinforced its exclusive, track-bred character.

The following year, the range expanded with the SLR Roadster, its carbon-fiber chassis ensuring rigidity and crash protection despite the absence of a roof. A soft top that deployed in under ten seconds preserved refinement even at 200 km/h. In 2008, Mercedes expanded the 722 legacy with the SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster to create an open-air supercar that retained 650 PS, a 3.7-second sprint to 100 km/h, and a 335 km/h ceiling. Like the coupe, it combined aerodynamic precision, sharpened suspension, and design cues worthy of its racing inspiration.

One of just 150, 722 S Roadsters produced, this example was ordered new in Abu Dhabi and specified in Crystal Palladium Grey with a Black leather and Alcantara interior. Inside, the body-contoured seats for the driver were specified in medium, while a large size was selected for the passenger seat. Contrasting this dark livery is a vibrant Red seat stitching, seat belts, and fabric soft top.

Acquired by the current owner in June 2018, the SLR has remained in remarkable condition since. Displaying just 6,869 kilometers at cataloging, the car remains an extraordinary example of the most potent SLR Roadster produced. Combining the use of innovative, cutting-edge technology with an avant-garde, motorsports-inspired design, the SLR Roadster provides an extraordinary driving experience utilizing the finest characteristics of Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. The attributes have become exceptionally desirable since its debut, especially when found in the limited-edition Roadster 722 S. Boasting an excellent color combination, low mileage, and outstanding condition, this particular example might just be the most captivating of them all.

Documents: German Fahrzeugbrief