X1 (United Kingdom, 2012)

Apparently, loyal and especially wealthy McLarenMcLarenUnited Kingdom, 1963 > present92 models
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customers can get very special treatment. A McLaren customer who owns an F1McLaren F1United Kingdom, 1992 > 19986 versions
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wanted a car that was truly unique, and it took three years for McLaren to build it for him. The result is the X1 the first completely bespoke car from McLaren Special Operations (MSO) who will begin offering bespoke services to other buyers. The X1 uses the mechanicals of the MP4-12C, but the entire body, wheels, trims and even the lights are completely unique to this car. The only shared piece on the body is the windshield. The car is being shown publically for the first time on August 17 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. 

The process to design the X1 began before the MP4-12C was even finished. The buyer wanted a version of McLaren's new supercar but with a unique body. From there, MSO director Paul Mackenzie a...