Michael Jordan’s prized Ferrari 512 TR Testarossa, a symbol of his 1990s NBA dominance, was found after 15 years.
The rare sports car was last seen in 2010 at an auction where it sold for around $100,000.
Jordan bought the Ferrari in the early 1990s, and it became a familiar sight in his hometown of Highland Park, Illinois.
Photos of him driving the car were widely circulated, cementing its status as a collector’s item.
A Mysterious Disappearance
The Ferrari vanished from public view after its sale at auction.
Its whereabouts remained a mystery, with many enthusiasts searching for it.
The car’s personalized license plate, “Not MJ,” made it easily recognizable.
Chris Gardner, the owner who bought it from Jordan in 1995, was the last known owner before it disappeared.
The Discovery
Curated, a vintage car magazine, finally tracked down the Ferrari.
John Temerian, co-founder of Curated, described the discovery as solving a years-long mystery.
In a YouTube video, he revealed the excitement of finding the long-lost car.
The Ferrari had been locked away, hidden from the public eye.
Gardner’s story, which inspired the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” added to the car’s allure.
The rediscovery of Jordan’s Ferrari is a significant find for car enthusiasts and collectors.
It highlights the enduring appeal of rare and historic vehicles.
The car’s history, tied to one of basketball’s greatest players, makes it a unique piece of sports memorabilia.