A year after already breaking a record, the Maserati MC12 does it again. And this time, the amount achieved is almost unreal. At the Indy 2026 auction in Indianapolis, a 2005 model sold for $9.46 million. Yes, almost $10 million for a Maserati modern.
In August 2025, another MC12 had already made its mark with a $5.2 million auction. At the time, this was enough to make it the most expensive modern Maserati ever sold at auction. But in the space of just a few months, the model's value literally exploded.
This Maserati becomes the ultimate collector's item
The MC12 is no ordinary Italian supercar. Produced in just 50 examples between 2004 and 2005, it represents one of the wildest projects in Maserati's recent history: a return to the pinnacle of international motorsport after several decades' absence.
To achieve this, Maserati relied on an already legendary base: the Ferrari Enzo. Beneath its immense carbon-fiber body lies the same mechanical heart: a 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 derived from the Ferrari-Maserati M144A block. This exceptional engine develops 630 hp and is mated to a Cambiocorsa robotized paddle-shift gearbox. With a claimed top speed of 345 km/h, the MC12 was quite simply the fastest production Maserati ever made. And even more than twenty years after its presentation at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, its figures remain impressive.
A practically new copy
The example sold at this Indy 2026 auction was sure to attract collectors. It was a 2005 model, part of the second series of 25 produced after the FIA regulations changed to a slightly shorter car.
Dressed in the famous Bianco Fuji and Blu Victory combination, probably the MC12's most iconic configuration, this car had just 515 kilometers on the odometer. In other words, it was practically brand-new.
The interior, with its blend of blue leather and silver-grey Brightex upholstery, also seemed frozen in time. The same was true under the body, which featured the carbon-fiber monocoque chassis with Nomex structure derived from the Ferrari Enzo, as well as double wishbone suspension and huge ventilated Brembo brakes.
Ratings soar in just one year
What's most impressive is the speed at which the MC12's value is rising. Going from $5.2 million to $9.46 million in less than a year perfectly illustrates the model's changing status.
Long overshadowed by the Ferrari Enzo, the MC12 now seems to be enjoying a fresh look. Some collectors now consider it even more exclusive and radical than its Maranello cousin. It has to be said that, with only 50 examples produced compared with around 400 Ferrari Enzo, rarity is clearly in its favor. Its racing pedigree also contributes to its success. After all, the MC12 didn't just serve as a technological showcase: it dominated the FIA GT championship in the mid-2000s with several manufacturers' and teams' titles, becoming one of the most successful Maserati racing cars of the modern era.
At a time when Maserati is going through a complicated commercial period, the MC12 continues to remind us of what the Italian marque has been capable of producing. More than a supercar, it has become a symbol. Between its V12 engine shared with the Ferrari Enzo, its ultra-limited production run, its racing history and its outstanding design, the MC12 ticks all the boxes of the perfect automotive investment. And at almost $10 million, it's clear that the legend is just beginning.
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