Win a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (Petersen Automotive Museum Sweepstakes)
A Silver, carbon-monocoque Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren — McLaren's 617-hp supercharged grand tourer — up for grabs to bankroll a nonprofit car museum, with a $250,000 cash-out option if you'd rather not garage it.
Confirmed live as of · Independent listing — GiveawayCars tracks this sweepstakes but is not the sponsor.
Est. market value
$330,000
Entries from
$25
Entries close
October 1, 2026
Drawing
October 8, 2026
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What you're looking at
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is one of the more interesting supercars of the 2000s precisely because it isn't trying to be a track weapon. Built from 2004-2009 as a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz, AMG and McLaren, it pairs a carbon-fiber monocoque and carbon-ceramic brakes with a hand-built 5.4-liter supercharged AMG V8 mounted behind the front axle — a front-mid-engine layout that gives it the long-hood, side-pipe proportions of a classic GT. The Petersen's car is a 2005 coupe in Silver, making 617 hp through a 5-speed AMG Speedshift automatic to the rear wheels, roughly 3.8 seconds to 60 mph and a top speed north of 200 mph. It's a GT-flavored supercar, not a paddle-shift hypercar, and that's the point.
Why it matters & the fine print
This is a Petersen Automotive Museum sweepstakes, run through the nonprofit platform TapKat, so your entry purchase is a donation to a 501(c)(3) institution rather than a ticket from a for-profit promoter. That charity angle is the headline. The SLR is a genuine low-volume modern classic — roughly 2,150 cars across the whole run — and the early coupes are the purest expression of the design. The market has firmed up: a 2005 SLR coupe sold for $341,000 at Mecum Indy in May 2025, classic.com shows an average around $323,000, clean low-mile cars trade well into the $400Ks. We estimate ~$330,000, which makes the listed $250,000 cash alternative a real fork in the road. Entries close September 30, 2026, with the drawing October 8. Eligibility is 18+ with the usual OFAC/SDN and sponsor-insider exclusions. As a properly run nonprofit sweepstakes, there's a no-purchase-necessary (AMOE) free-entry route — but the exact mailing address lives in the official TapKat rules — check there before relying on it. The winner is responsible for taxes on a six-figure prize.
Spec Sheet
| Year / Make / Model | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren |
|---|---|
| Engine | Hand-built 5.4L supercharged AMG V8 |
| Horsepower | 617 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed AMG Speedshift automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Exterior | Silver |
Why It's Special
The SLR McLaren was a low-volume collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren built 2004-2009, with roughly 2,150 total cars across the entire production run. Hallmarks include a carbon-fiber monocoque, front-mid-mounted supercharged V8, side-exit exhausts and carbon-ceramic brakes. A genuine modern-classic supercar rather than a mass-production halo car.
Our value estimate
$330,000
Editorial estimate, not an appraisal. The Petersen page does not state an ARV, but the sweepstakes lists a $250,000 cash/prize alternative, which sponsors typically set below true retail. Recent comps for a standard SLR coupe: a 2005 example sold for $341,000 at Mecum Indy in May 2025; classic.com lists an average ~$323,031 with sales spanning ~$169,500 (high-mileage 2007) to $563,500 (2008 Crown Edition); Hagerty pegs a condition #1 near $454K. ~$330K reflects a clean, museum-quality early (2005) coupe in line with the 2025 Mecum result and the classic.com average. Mileage/condition unconfirmed.
Editorial estimate based on recent comparable sales — not an appraisal.
Free entry · No purchase necessary
How to Enter the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Giveaway for Free (No Purchase Necessary)
Yes — you can enter the Petersen Automotive Museum 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren giveaway for free, with no purchase or payment required. US sweepstakes law requires every legitimate giveaway to offer a free Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE) that carries the same odds as a paid entry — usually by mailing a hand-written card.
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR DONATION OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR DONATION WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHEREVER PROHIBITED BY LAW. Mail Non-Donation Entry Method: During the Sweepstakes Entry Period, to obtain eighteen (18) Entries without making a donation, (i) go to the Sweepstakes Site; (ii) click the "Click here to enter without a donation" link; (iii) complete the required fields, including your first name, last name, email, phone number and address, and click "Submit Request"; (iv) after you submit your request, you will be redirected to an Alternative Method of Entry page with a QR code. Print this mailer, follow the mailer instructions and mail postage paid to: Sweepstakes Entry, 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 370-505, Boulder, CO 80301; (v) once your entry request is received, Sponsor will send you an entry receipt with your Entry numbers via email. Each eligible mailer will receive eighteen (18) Entries. To be eligible, mailers must be postmarked during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and must be received by Sponsor within five (5) business days thereafter. Mailers must be hand addressed by the Entrant and each request must be mailed individually. Any bulk shipments of entry request mailers will not be processed or entered into the Sweepstakes. Additional Donation Entry Terms: Entries obtained by a donation to Sponsor will be issued in the following increments: (1) $25 for 18 entries; (2) $50 for 40 entries; (3) $100 for 90 entries; (4) $200 for 200 entries; (5) $350 for 400 entries; (6) $500 for 650 entries; (7) $1,000 for 1750 entries; and (8) $2,000 for 4000 entries. From time to time, Sponsor may make promotional offers where Entrants can obtain additional Entries. The Sponsor reserves the right to reject any donation Entry that does not constitute "good funds."
To enter free by mail:
- 1Write first name, last name, email, phone number and address on the sweepstakes site's free-entry request form — print the QR-code AMOE mailer it generates.
- 2Mail it in a stamped envelope to: Sweepstakes Entry, 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 370-505, Boulder, CO 80301. Each entry needs its own separate envelope.
- 3Deadline: October 1, 2026.
Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open to anyone 18 years or older or the age of majority in Entrant's local jurisdiction, if older. Not available to residents of the State of Washington. Persons who reside in an OFAC-sanctioned country or who appear on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN List) are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. Excluded countries include, without limitation, Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, and Zimbabwe, and where prohibited by law. Unless otherwise specified, employees, agents, officers of the Sponsor and their respective affiliated companies, partners, advertising agencies, promotion and administration agencies and any entity which is involved in any aspect of the creation, production, operation, execution, or fulfillment of this Sweepstakes and their immediate families and those living in the same household, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. Entries will not be accepted from inmates of a correctional facility.
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These facts come from Petersen Automotive Museum's official rules. Always confirm the exact address, wording, and deadline against the operator's official rules before mailing.
Common questions
How do I enter the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren giveaway?
Enter through Petersen Automotive Museum on their official giveaway page — GiveawayCars links straight to it. There is also a free, no-purchase entry route (see below), which US sweepstakes law requires to carry equal odds.
Is there a free way to enter the Petersen Automotive Museum giveaway?
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR DONATION OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.
When does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren giveaway end?
Entries close October 1, 2026, with the drawing on or about October 8, 2026.
How much is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren worth?
GiveawayCars estimates the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at about $330,000. Editorial estimate, not an appraisal. The Petersen page does not state an ARV, but the sweepstakes lists a $250,000 cash/prize alternative, which sponsors typically set below true retail. Recent comps for a standard SLR coupe: a 2005 examp…
Who is running the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren giveaway?
It is run by Petersen Automotive Museum. GiveawayCars is an independent directory and is not the sponsor.
Can I take cash instead of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren?
Yes — the operator lists a cash alternative of $250,000 in lieu of the vehicle.
Who is eligible to enter?
The Sweepstakes is open to anyone 18 years or older or the age of majority in Entrant's local jurisdiction, if older.
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