Only 50 MC12 Stradales were ever built, making this flagship Maserati every bit as exclusive as it is breathtaking. Split evenly between 2004 and 2005, the MC12 Stradale was the street-legal version of the brand’s powerhouse MC12 GT1 race car. Under its striking blue-and-white skin—a nod to the historic Maserati Birdcage Type 61—lurks a 630-horsepower V12 and the spirit of a Le Mans contender.
This record-breaking sale didn’t just beat the previous MC12 record by 37 percent; it’s now the most expensive modern Maserati ever sold at auction. The MC12’s rise in value highlights the appeal of cars that blend motorsport roots with stunning design and engineering wizardry. It certainly helps that this model was born from racing royalty, dominating FIA GT competition from 2004 to 2010, raking in fourteen major titles and making a mark at the 24 Hours of Spa.
Even decades on, the MC12 Stradale remains a showstopper. Its achievement at Monterey is proof that rare, high-performance machines still ignite the imagination of collectors around the globe. With the Trident badge now shining on new limited-run icons like the Maserati MCXtrema, Maserati continues to prove that pure driving passion, pedigree, and world-class innovation never go out of style.
