When it comes to modern collectible supercars, few carry the same mystique as the Maserati MC12 Stradale. Last month, that legend grew even stronger when a 2005 example hammered for a staggering $5.2 million at Broad Arrow’s Monterey Jet Center Auction during Monterey Car Week. The figure not only crushed the previous record by 37%, but it also set a new benchmark—making this the most expensive modern Maserati ever sold at auction.
Only 50 MC12 Stradales were built—25 in 2004, 25 in 2005—and each one represents Maserati’s uncompromising pursuit of speed, design, and engineering excellence. Under the elongated bodywork sits a naturally aspirated 6.0L (5988cc) V12 delivering 630 hp at 7500 rpm, a masterpiece that blends Ferrari Enzo DNA with Maserati’s own racing pedigree. Finished in its iconic white with blue accents—a tribute to the legendary Maserati Birdcage Type 61 (1959–1961)—the MC12’s presence is nothing short of spine-tingling.
The car’s legend isn’t just about rarity or aesthetics. The MC12 Stradale was born from motorsport: a homologation special for the MC12 GT1, a car that dominated FIA GT racing from 2004 to 2010. Across six years, the MC12 GT1 racked up 14 titles, 22 outright victories, two Constructors’ Cups, five Drivers’ Championships, six Team Championships, and three outright wins at the 24 Hours of Spa. Few road cars can claim such a direct connection to a dynasty of racing success.
Two decades later, that connection continues to fuel collector frenzy. This latest Monterey result underscores how supercars that embody heritage, scarcity, and raw performance are commanding new respect in the marketplace. Maserati, meanwhile, is far from finished. With modern halo machines like the Maserati MCXtrema, the Trident continues to show it can balance historic prestige with cutting-edge engineering.
For hardcore enthusiasts, the MC12 Stradale isn’t just another collector car—it’s the perfect storm of V12 fury, Le Mans-level DNA, and blue-blood exclusivity. And at $5.2 million, it’s clear the world knows it.
