Michael Jordan’s “missing” supercar is finally up for sale after 24 years out of sight— and it’s going for an incredible price!
A super cool supercar once owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan has been found, rescued, and is now up for auction. Jordan is a huge cultural icon, especially when he was at the peak of his career in the mid-1990s. Everything he was connected to, like the famous Chicago Bulls cap or the special Ferrari 550 he made popular in 1997, became instant hits.
The auction listing shares some amazing details: “On June 13, 1997, Michael Jordan won his fifth NBA Championship at the United Center. Just hours later, he drove away in this very car — cigar in hand, trophy in tow. It has a striking Rosso Barchetta red paint, shiny chrome wheels, tan leather inside, and a unique Illinois plate that reads MJ 5.”
The Ferrari 550 Maranello was Ferrari’s comeback to the classic front-engine V12 design, which was a big deal after years of mid-engine models. It has a powerful 5.5-liter V12 engine with 485 horsepower and a six-speed manual, reaching speeds up to 199 mph. Only 3,083 were made between 1996 and 2001.
Jordan’s fame comes from basketball, where he’s known as one of the greatest players ever, if not the greatest. He won six NBA championships, all with the Bulls, and was named Finals MVP each time. He also earned the league MVP award four times.
The car’s style even influenced sneaker design! The Air Jordan XIV, created by Tinker Hatfield, was inspired by this Ferrari, featuring quilted leather like the car’s interior, a tire-tread heel, air-vent details, and a Jumpman logo shaped like Ferrari’s famous emblem.
This Ferrari has about 6,400 miles on it, driven by Jordan himself to games, practices, and events during his last seasons with the Bulls. It’s the car most connected to him, known for its bright red paint, shiny wheels, and that eye-catching MJ 5 license plate. It became part of Bulls’ championship history.
According to Joopiter, the company auctioning Jordan’s 1998 finals jersey too, he sold this Ferrari to a private collector in 2002, and it wasn’t seen again—until John Temerian and his team at CURATED spent 10 years tracking it down. Now, you could own it for an estimated $700,000 to $1.3 million. What a steal!
Back in 1997, Jordan helped the Bulls cruise through a strong season and playoff runs, beating the Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat. In the finals, the Bulls and Utah Jazz swapped wins before Chicago sealed the deal with two final victories. Jordan took the Finals MVP again, scoring over 32 points per game and leading the team to glory.