Insurance Declared This Supercar Beyond Repair, YouTubers Respond with 'Hold My Beer' | Carscoops

      Here's hoping that someone can rescue this 720S and return it to the road.

      13 hours ago

      by Brad Anderson

      The 720S seems to be in decent shape, apart from some minor carbon fiber damage.

      As per the auction listing, this supercar has been driven 59,720 miles to date.

      Due to its non-repairable title, this McLaren is not eligible for re-registration in California.

      At first glance, this McLaren 720S may appear to be like any other supercar, sporting a sleek yellow finish, black and silver wheels, and showcasing a good amount of exposed carbon fiber. It retains the same 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that distinguished the 720S in the hypercar arena. Unfortunately, an insurer has labeled it as non-repairable, and it is now going to auction.

      Currently listed with IAAI, this British gem found its way to their facility in North Hollywood. Upon initial examination, it looks nearly flawless. However, upon closer inspection, some damage becomes apparent. Nevertheless, it doesn’t seem severe enough to warrant a non-repairable title for the 720S.

      Most of the visible “damage” appears to be what you would expect from regular wear and tear on a car that has had some use. The front features a few scratches and scuffs on the carbon fiber splitter, and one of the inner wheel arches shows signs of a tear. There’s also a minor paint chip on the edge of one door. IAAI notes damage to the undercarriage but hasn’t provided any photos of that area.

      Aside from these minor flaws, this 720S looks nearly perfect. It has been driven 59,720 miles (96,110 km), which is significant for a six-year-old supercar, raising questions as to whether it may have been used as a rental car at some point.

      In California, cars typically receive a non-repairable title when they have been damaged to the extent that their parts are no longer usable. Such vehicles cannot be repaired or retitled in the state. However, it seems a bit excessive in the case of this 720S, unless there’s something we’re not aware of.

      There’s a good chance that this 720S could be repaired, and in the right hands, could be a great deal for someone on the lookout for an affordable McLaren. Of course, getting it titled in the U.S. may prove challenging, but even if it ends up as a track-only vehicle or is shipped abroad, it still has potential. Let’s hope someone takes a chance on it before it is entirely deemed a loss.

      If you’re feeling daring and possess the necessary skills, or at least have a decent YouTube channel, you can find the listing here. Who knows, you might become the next star of a “look what I fixed” video, complete with a catchy title and an unexpected comeback tale.

      IAAI