Michael Jordan's long lost Ferrari 512 TR has been found after disappearing without a trace
- Michael Jordan’s long-lost Ferrari 512 TR has been rediscovered
- The supercar vanished in 2010 and has been the subject of speculation since
- NBA legend Jordan owned the car from 1992 to 1995
Published on Apr 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
One of the most well-known ‘forgotten’ cars is the Ferrari 512 TR Testarossa, once owned by Michael Jordan.
The famous supercar was delivered to Jordan in February 1992, staying in the basketball players’ personal collection until October 1995.
However, after appearing at an auction in 2010, the car vanished without a trace, and many have wondered what happened to the Ferrari.
Now, after 15 years, the team at Curated has found Jordan’s ex-Ferrari and solved the mystery of one of the world’s most mythical sports cars.
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Jordan owned the Ferrari in the early 1990s
Jordan first took delivery of the supercar in early 1992.
The car was delivered to him via Lake Forest Ferrari in Illinois.
During its time under his ownership, the car was photographed at several events.
Most famously, it was seen at Game 5 of the 1992 NBA Playoffs in Chicago against the Knicks.
Jordan’s photographer also snapped the car at his Highland Park home.
The NBA legend sold the car in October 1995, and it found its way into the hands of Chris Gardner.
The black Ferrari 512 TR, chassis #1341, was regularly driven by Gardner, and he jokingly gave it the license plate ‘Not MJ’.
However, in 2010, the car vanished from the face of the earth.
Curated recently rediscovered the Michael Jordan 512 TR
Curated has now rediscovered the famous car.
The team of vintage car experts has released images of the Testarossa at its current location, still in black and with an interior that looks remarkably clean and well-preserved.
The paintwork looks slightly scratched and dirty in some places, but overall, the Testarossa has survived very well.
The tires look flat, and the lack of a license plate suggests it has not been on the road in a while.
However, its discovery is incredibly important, as the car became a big a part of Jordan’s legend.
Power came from a flat-12 engine, producing up to 428hp and propelling the Ferrari to 195mph.
A video on YouTube by Curated goes into much more detail about the legendary car.
As far as automotive rediscoveries go, this is one of the most important in history.
It will come as a relief to many that this car is still out there and in one piece.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
