About eight months ago, a McLaren Senna video went viral for all the wrong reasons. It showed Edward Mondi tearing down an LA road and sharply taking a right-hand turn straight into the wall of a car dealership. That crash not only demolished a hypercar worth millions but also skyrocketed Mondi from slight infamy to full-blown internet notoriety. As always, the internet loves to dish out hate, so there was a lot of that. But as a car guy who has done many stupid things with cars in the past, I felt bad for the guy. Can you imagine not only losing a really cool car but also ending up in a viral video of it? Talk about a bad day. My focus has always been more on the cars than the YouTube drama surrounding their drivers, so I don't know why there's so much hate out there for the guy, and if I'm honest, I don't really care. I'm just here for the cars, really. Mondi popped onto my radar a few years back when he started collaborating with Houston Crosta, and he has had some pretty cool cars in the past.

Now, let's talk about the car itself. What many may not realize is that this particular McLaren Senna is literally one of one, and I don't mean like the Corvette one of one, I'm talking a real one-of-one car. In 2019, Michael Fux, a huge car collector known for his unique tastes, commissioned McLaren to finish this vehicle in what’s now famously known as "Fux Green." This customization wasn't just a paint job; it involved a ton of exposed carbon costing $297,575, and over a thousand hours spent by McLaren's Special Operations (MSO) to perfect the car's exterior and the interior, which itself cost an additional $13,903. This car wasn’t just any McLaren rolling off the assembly line—it was number 2 of 500 and came with upgrades totaling $400,000. So, this Senna was a celebrity in the McLaren world long before its notorious crash.

Fast forward from that notorious day to now, and here’s where things get interesting. The wrecked McLaren Senna didn’t just end up in some junkyard. Nope, the GoonZquad—known for their ambitious car rebuilds—snagged it for $326,000. They’re planning a full-on Tavarish-style rebuild. Considering the price, that’s a steal, but the McLaren's carbon fiber monocoque frame does raise some concerns. I remember Tavarish running into a few snags with his builds, but he managed to find a way to fix them.

Now, if the Senna’s tub isn’t exclusive to the model, and GoonZquad can swap in parts from something like a 720S, they could potentially keep their total costs under $800,000. That would be an incredible deal, turning a wrecked hypercar into a road-ready beast for a fraction of its value.

I’ve always admired the work of rebuilders like Tavarish and Matt Armstrong. They set the bar high, crafting incredible cars out of wrecks. While I haven’t followed GoonZquad closely before, their new Senna project has definitely piqued my interest. I’m tuning in now, eager to see if they can transform this disaster into something spectacular.

As the build unfolds, it will be fascinating to see how GoonZquad tackles the technical challenges of restoring a car like the Senna. Will they stick to its original design, or will they add a unique twist that could make this build even more iconic? With SEMA on the horizon, maybe this could even be the centerpiece of their booth next year. Whatever happens, one thing is certain: this project will be one for the books.

Stay tuned as we follow GoonZquad’s journey to breathe new life into this one-of-a-kind McLaren Senna, turning it from a viral crash story into a redemption arc for one of the most famous hypercars in the world.