Fast & Curious: $1.5 Million Koenigsegg Custom Supercar Totaled!

One of only two CCXR Special Editions ever built…and now it’s no more. Which makes us wonder: Why do bad things happen to good cars?

Let’s start with a moment of silence. Okay, this is going to hurt. A $1.5 million dollar Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition custom supercar was recently reduced to rubble. The car was in an accident in Mexico City, and as a result the body, front right fender, front and rear tires, and axles were severely damaged.  We’re not sure if this once-beautiful car is headed to the scrap heap or the body shop.

According to The Daily Mail, the Koenigsegg was custom built for in 2009 for the Al-Thani royal family of Qatar. It was subsequently sold in 2018 to a collector and racer in Mexico for $1.5 million. The new owner goes by the name don_koenigsegg on Instagram, who shared many pics of his hot whip to his over 52K followers.

 

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Stealth mode 👻

A post shared by @ don_koenigsegg on Feb 26, 2019 at 5:30pm PST

The before, and the after.

We’re hoping, given don_koenigsegg’s resources and obvious dedication to his car, that the Koenigsegg will be restored to its former glory. Regardless, it is painful to see this stunning and rare car so trashed.

Images: Daily Mail

S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

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