It’s not a motor show in the traditional sense, but
car manufacturers, especially premium and luxury ones, are increasingly
flocking to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California.
A perfect example is this McLaren 720S, which was
crafted by the bespoke division of McLaren Special Operations (MSO) to the
specification of entrepreneur and philanthropist, Michael Fux. McLaren CEO Mike
Flewitt presented the car to the self-proclaimed “car freak” in Monterey, ahead
of it being displayed on the ‘Concept Lawn’ on Concours Sunday.
The unmissable exterior colour immediately
identifies the car as being designed to order, a service to all McLaren
customers through MSO. Named ‘Fux Fuchsia’, the wild colour was created for Fux
by Rolls-Royce and subsequently redeveloped by MSO. The man himself will retain
exclusive rights to its use on any other McLaren vehicle.
The distinctive hue also features as a detail on the
wheels, contrasting with the platinum finish of the alloy. Inside, door
appliques, a pinstripe on the steering wheel and even the rear-view mirror are
all in body colour, providing highlights of fuchsia in a cabin that is
otherwise fully covered in MSO white leather with white stitching. The floor
mats are from white Alcantara.
In addition to the bespoke elements of the 720S, the
exhaust and window surrounds are in stealth grey finish and carbon fibre
components from the MSO Defined range have also been specified. These can be
ordered on any McLaren, of any colour.
A good addition to Fux’s 12C in McLaren Orange, 12C
Spider in bespoke purple and P1 in bespoke green, then.
