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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Michael Jordan's 'disappeared' Ferrari 512 TR is not an urban legend anymore, found in a car restoration garage
's Ferrari, which was lost 15 years ago, has reappeared in a restoration workshop. The iconic Ferrari 512 TR was Jordan's prized possession and was delivered to him in 1992. After its show for auction in 2005, the car went out of everyone's sight, and no ownership claims surfaced thereafter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now that it has been discovered, Ferrari will be sent for restoration to Italy. A car restoration garage reported reappearance of Michael Jordan's Ferrari 512 TR lost 15 years ago Michael Jordan's famous car, Ferrari 512 TR, which was reported as lost 15 years ago has been found. This startling revelation was made by a car boutique dealership and restoration workshop, Curated, through an Instagram post. The workshop detailed the history of the car, highlighting its infamous disappearance after a public sighting during an auction in 2010. As per the details, the lost car had become an 'urban legend' when everyone failed to find its whereabouts. The post contains a series of pictures that show various crucial parts of the car. These were captured to establish the car's identity without a doubt. Ferrari 512 TR marked Michael Jordan's arrival and dominance in basketball world Michael Jordan was photographed with his favorite car Ferrari 512 TR, outside Game 5 of the NBA playoffs of 1992. The car carried a custom registration plate that read 'M AIR J', which remained an illustration of power, luxury and dominance. Michael owned the car till 1995. After 1995, it changed hands and was acquired by Chris Gardner. When Chris Gardner owned it, he drove it around and customized the registration plate as 'Not MJ.' Chris Gardner was the inspirational figure on whose life the 2006 film, The Pursuit of Happyness, was based. We found Michael Jordan's LOST Ferrari! Ferrari 512 TR had become an urban legend of sorts and there were several speculations and theories doing rounds after its unexplained disappearance. An icon of Michael Jordan's status, the car has again made it to the news after its reported spotting at the restoration workshop company. The future of the car will be written in Italy where it is being taken for restoration as per media reports. Also Read: Michael Jordan has not issued any statement on reported re-appearance of his favorite car.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Michael Jordan ‘Blown Away' by $3M Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Basketball icon Michael Jordan has owned some of the world's most coveted cars, but even he was left in awe after acquiring an ultra-rare Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster—one of only 45 ever built. The six-time NBA champion and billionaire businessman took delivery of the $3 million hypercar in 2023, and an insider described his reaction as nothing short of astonished. 'He was blown away,' the insider told the New York Post. 'Nothing is as intense and fully engaging as this car. Some hypercars are built for luxury, but the Hennessey is out-and-out power and performance.' With an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion, Jordan has the means to acquire nearly any vehicle in the world. Over the years, his collection has included everything from a Ferrari 512TR and McLaren-Mercedes SLR 722 to a rare Bugatti Veyron. Now, his latest addition stands out as one of the most extreme hypercars ever built. The Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster is powered by a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing a staggering 1,817 horsepower. Designed to exceed 300 mph, the hypercar is built with lightweight carbon fiber construction and an aerodynamically optimized body for extreme speed. Jordan's passion for speed extends beyond his personal garage. He co-owns the 23XI Racing NASCAR team, further cementing his connection to high-performance machines. While he's driven some of the most exclusive cars on the planet, the Venom F5 Roadster appears to have set a new benchmark—even for the GOAT. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
