The carbon-tub supercar that reset modern performance expectations — now entering collector scrutiny.
The 720S replaced the 650S with a new Monocage II carbon tub, 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and astonishing real-world pace. It was faster than many hypercars yet civilised enough for regular road use.
As depreciation stabilises, the best Launch Edition, Performance and MSO cars are beginning to attract collector attention, though ownership discipline is essential.
The 720S is one of the defining performance cars of the late 2010s: brutally fast, technically advanced and visually distinctive.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720S Coupe | 2017–2023 | Not separately recorded | Core Super Series model with 710 hp twin-turbo V8. |
| 720S Spider | 2019–2023 | Not separately recorded | Retractable hardtop with minimal performance compromise. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the McLaren 720S, the strongest cars have a continuous ownership file, matching chassis and engine details where applicable, original manuals, invoices and evidence that major service work has been carried out by recognised specialists. MSO paint, Performance spec, carbon packs, low mileage, main dealer history and extended warranty are key.
The M840T is highly stressed but capable; coolant leaks, turbo plumbing, hydraulic suspension and electronic modules deserve detailed inspection. A proper pre-purchase inspection should include cold start behaviour, leak-down or compression testing where appropriate, diagnostic scans on modern cars, underbody photography, suspension pick-up point checks, brake condition and a road test long enough to reveal heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance is usually more expensive than buying the better car.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist who knows the model's factory seams. Collector value is heavily affected by structural repairs, poor paintwork, corrosion, incorrect panels and missing factory trim. Cosmetic restoration can be acceptable when documented; hidden accident repair should be priced severely.
Buy on warranty status, service history, MSO specification and evidence that early electronic or hydraulic issues have been resolved. Specification, colour, transmission and limited-production variants can move values dramatically. Buy the best-documented car in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will require years of corrective work.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Broad Arrow The Amelia Auction | 1993 XJ220 (Lot 137) | — | $681,500 Sold |
| 2025-10-12 | Bonhams The Zoute Sale | 1993 XJ220 (Lot 128) | — | €405,000 Sold |
| 2025-08-15 | RM Sotheby's Monterey | 1993 XJ220 (Lot 153) | — | $582,500 Sold |
| 2025-07-11 | Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed | 1992 XJ220 (Lot 137) | — | £310,500 Sold |
| 2024-03-01 | Broad Arrow The Amelia Auction 2024 | 1993 XJ220 (Lot 109) | — | $527,500 Sold |
One January 2026 result: $269,500 for a 2019-model example at Mecum's Kissimmee sale. This is a single data point rather than a confirmed range. Directly relevant to CCI's Future Classics entry on the 720S, published this same month.
The 720S is historically important, but running costs and brand confidence still influence demand. The safest buys are warranted, highly optioned, low-mileage cars in rare colours.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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