Maserati has made headlines in the collector car world, as a 2005 MC12 Stradale sold for a record-breaking $5.2 million at Broad Arrowโs prestigious Monterey Jet Center Auction on August 13 during Monterey Car Week. The sale marks the highest price ever paid for a modern Maserati at auction, underscoring the modelโs enduring legacy.
With just 50 units built, 25 in 2004 and 25 in 2005, the MC12 Stradale has become a symbol of rarity, extreme performance, and bold Italian design. Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 producing 630 hp at 7,500 rpm, the car embodies Maseratiโs return to form in the early 2000s. Its distinctive white-and-blue livery pays homage to the legendary Birdcage Type 61 of 1959โ1961, cementing its identity as both a performance machine and a rolling tribute to Maserati heritage.
This latest result not only shattered the previous record for the MC12, by an impressive 37% margin, but also cemented the modelโs status as one of the most coveted modern-era collectibles.
The MC12 Stradaleโs value is deeply rooted in its direct connection to motorsport. Born as a road-legal sibling of the MC12 GT1, the car traces its DNA to a racer that dominated FIA GT championships between 2004 and 2010. The MC12 GT1 secured 14 major titles, 22 race wins, and three victories at the 24 Hours of Spa, achievements that still resonate with enthusiasts today.
Beyond its competition pedigree, the MC12 stands as a bridge between eras: it reestablished Maserati as a performance powerhouse while laying the groundwork for todayโs limited-production halo cars. The record-breaking sale arrives as Maserati introduces its latest track-focused creation, the MCXtrema, proving the Trident remains committed to blending exclusivity, heritage, and cutting-edge engineering.
As collectors increasingly seek authenticity, rarity, and historical significance, the MC12โs Monterey performance confirms its place not only as Maseratiโs crown jewel of the 21st century but also as one of the most important supercars of its generation.
