Florida man who found Michael Jordan's long-lost Ferrari 550 reveals why the search took over a decade and shares the coincidence that left him floored
Published on Jun 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Ben Thompson
Michael Jordan used to own a Ferrari 512 TR and a Ferrari 550 Maranello that later disappeared seemingly for no reason.
The 550 in particular had a problematic history.
It was delivered to Jordan in 1997, and he held on to it for around three years, and the supercar vanished without a trace.
It was recently found after a 10-year search, and there’s an amazing coincidence that stood out when this Florida specialist and his team located the Ferrari.
How these guys managed to find Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550
With the help of Tim Fabrizio, a guy who’s famous for being particularly good at locating lost vehicles, YouTube channel We are Curated managed to locate both Jordan’s 512 TR as well as his 550 Maranello.
Finding the 512 wasn’t easy, but the 550 Maranello was even harder to find.
The team spent years investigating false leads, including a few cars they tracked to no avail only to realize they were chasing the wrong vehicle.
The VIN was the main problem.
The car had not been seen or sold publicly for ages, with virtually no documentation or records available to the public for years.
And it got worse, because for a long time, the team only had six digits of the Ferrari VIN, requiring extensive investigative work to recreate the full US-compliant VIN.
Then, when they finally found it on paper, they realized they’d only done half of the job.
They had to employ private investigators and conduct boots-on-the-ground searches in California to track down the current owner, who was a private, wealthy individual unwilling to share information or even pictures of the car.
Eventually, they managed to convince him to make a film about it.
Filming wrapped on May 29th, which might seem inconsequential if not for the fact that May 29th, 1997 was the exact day Michael Jordan had originally purchased the vehicle.
What were the odds?
The 550 is an underrated hero
The Ferrari 550 Maranello is an underrated icon.
Unveiled in 1996, it’s a V12 grand tourer with a 5.5-liter (hence the name) V12 capable of sending 478 horsepower to the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox.
It’s rare, but not that rare: Ferrari built over 3,000 of these.
Maybe this explains why its value is still sort of under control.
Back when it was new, a Ferrari 550 Maranello had an MSRP of $212,000.
Today, you can find one in mint condition with low-mileage for between $350,000 and $500,000 depending on the exact service history and color specification.
Not this one, though.
The Michael Jordan connection would likely add a hefty premium.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
