Maserati adds a notable chapter to the world of collector cars: a 2005 MC12 Stradale was sold for $5.2 million at Broad Arrow’s (a Hagerty Company) Monterey Jet Center Auction, held during Monterey Car Week in California on August 13.

With only 50 examples produced (25 in 2004 and 25 the following year), the MC12 Stradale represents a combination of high performance, engineering quality, and the vision that has long characterized the Brand of the Trident. Equipped with a V12 engine with a displacement of 5988 cc and a power output of 630 hp at 7500 rpm, the MC12 Stradale features a white body with blue accents, paying tribute to the Maserati Birdcage Type 61 produced between 1959 and 1961. Even 20 years after its debut, it remains a car admired by enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

The auction result not only exceeded the previous record for the model by 37 percent, but also made this MC12 the most expensive modern Maserati sold to date. The lasting value of a car that marked its era is thus highlighted.

The MC12 Stradale was developed as a road-legal version of the MC12 GT1, a key competitor in FIA GT events between 2004 and 2010, achieving fourteen titles (and 22 victories) including 2 Constructors' Cups, 5 Drivers' Championships, and 6 Team Championships, as well as three wins in the 24 Hours of Spa. Its connection to the racing world helped build the MC12’s reputation as a model of advanced technology, elegant design, and strong performance.

The recognition at auction during the 2025 Monterey Car Week reflects not only the model's collector value, but also the ongoing interest in supercars that combine racing heritage, rarity, and technical innovation.

In a market increasingly focused on authenticity and brand history, Maserati continues to demonstrate its role as a leader, showing with limited-run models—like the new Maserati MCXtrema—that the Trident remains a symbol of passion, prestige, and performance.