Michael Jordan’s former Ferrari 550 Maranello has sold for $2.7 million, a record result for the model. The sale underlines the exceptional premium buyers now place on provenance when it is attached to one of Ferrari’s analogue-era flagships.
The 550 Maranello combined a naturally aspirated V-12 engine with a manual transmission, a configuration that has become increasingly prized among collectors. Its front-engined layout also made it a distinctly different proposition from Ferrari’s mid-engined supercars, pairing long-distance capability with a traditional grand-tourer character.
Jordan’s ownership gives this particular car an unusual cultural appeal beyond the usual collector criteria. As Car and Driver reported, the basketball icon’s Ferrari reflects an enthusiasm for naturally aspirated V-12 power and manual gearboxes.
The $2.7 million result shows how a well-known former owner can transform the value equation for a collector car. It also reinforces demand for Ferraris from the period when mechanical involvement, atmospheric engines and manual shifting were central to the driving experience.
