1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider is a masterpiece of Italian design — sold for $5,170,000 by Gooding & Company.
Maserati's are among the most sought-after luxury cars in the world. This Italian supercar has a legacy of excellence that goes back to its founding in 1914. It's no surprise that Maseratis are popular among avid collectors and enthusiasts.
Maserati is an Italian car manufacturer that has been in operation for more than a century. As you might expect from such a long history and with so many cars made, Maserati has sold some exorbitantly expensive models at auction over the years.
We’ve taken a look at seven of the most expensive Maseratis ever sold at auction to see which particular model was deemed the rarest or most sought after (or both).
All of the cars we're talking about here are worth a lot. With that said, they're only worth more than their purchase price because they have been gifted by some lucky owner who has decided to part with them. The fact that these automobiles have been handed over to collectors is just an added perk. Any of these car collectors are willing to spend massive amounts of money to acquire the vehicles they desire. This is why many Maseratis have made it onto quite a few 'most expensive cars' lists in recent years.
Many of these vehicles have impressive details and unique characteristics that set them apart from others. Here are 7 insanely expensive Maseratis ever sold at auction:
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With only 50 examples produced, the MC12 proved to be hugely desirable from the moment it was announced.
Much rarer than an Ferrari Enzo and arguably more striking, the MC12 is an automobile that demands attention and respect wherever it goes. It is undoubtedly the most significant Maserati produced in the 21st century and an automobile that will only become more desirable over time.
The car was offered at RM Sotheby's November 2016 Duemila Ruote sale where it far exceed its estimate and changed hands for $3,024,000.
PHOTO CREDIT: Gooding & Company
The A6G/54 Spider was designed by Vittorio Jano and has a tubular steel chassis and chassis made from aluminum and magnesium. The car owes its sporty looks to the styling of the A6G/52 Grand Prix car. Still, the car was more than capable of handling the road.
Just 54 of these Maserati A6G/54 Spiders were built. The one that went up for auction in 2011 had covered less than 1,000 km since it had been finished.
In 2016, it was offered for sale by Gooding & Company at their Pebble Beach auction.
The 1972 Maserati Boomerang Concept was a one-off design by Pietro Frua. This concept car was originally known as the Maserati Indy, but the name was changed when it debuted at the 1972 Geneva Auto Show.
The car’s small size, especially compared to other cars of its kind, makes it stand out from other Maseratis of its time. It is made from aluminum and features a V8 engine with 180 hp. It’s able to go from 0-60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.
The Maserati Boomerang is a car that is more than 50 years old, but it still has the ability to astonish consumers who come across it at auction. In 2011, this Maserati was sold at auction for $3,714,522.
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This car was a direct descendant of the A6G/52 Berlinetta that we just talked about. Still, anyone who owns one of these Maseratis expects much more from it.
The A6G/54 Berlinetta was designed by Vittorio Jano and has a tubular steel chassis and chassis made from aluminum and magnesium. The car owes its sporty looks to the styling of the A6G/52 Grand Prix car. Still, the car was more than capable of handling the road.
A total of just 16 A6G/54 Berlinettas were built. The Maserati that was sold at auction in 2011 for $4.4 million was a manual transmission model.
PHOTO CREDIT: RM Sotheby's
This Maserati A6G/2000 Berlinetta Zagato is one of only two versions ever made. The car was designed by renowned car designer Giovanni Michelotti and features lightweight construction.
The 2,000 cc engine in the A6G/2000 is capable of producing 170 hp. The engine was capable of going from 0-60 mph in only 7 seconds when new.
In 2011, the Maserati A6G/2000 Berlinetta Zagato was sold at auction for $4,515,000.
PHOTO CREDIT: Gooding & Company
During the 1956 F1 season, the Maserati 250F managed to win eight races. A total of 24 cars were built at Maserati’s plant in Santa Vittoria d'Alba, Italy. The 250F was also successful in endurance racing.
In 2006, Christie's sold this 1956 Maserati 250F for $4,620,000 with its original engine and gearbox still intact. It is one of the only two remaining versions of the car with an original body that still exists today.
The 250F’s high-performance engine and advanced aerodynamics allowed it to get through the track faster than its competitors. This led to the car's success in racing.
PHOTO CREDIT: Gooding & Company
The A6GCS/53 Spider was created as a racing version of the production model. Maserati built this car to compete in the 1955 Grand Prix season. The company also made a road-going version of the A6GCM/53, which was equipped with a 3.5-liter V12 engine and capable of going from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds.
In 2015, Gooding & Company sold this gorgeous Maserati for $5,170,000 to an unknown collector. The vehicle had been purchased by American businessman and philanthropist George Soros, who then gifted it to his son Robert.
The A6GCS Spider was designed by Vittorio Jano and has a tubular steel chassis and chassis made from aluminum and magnesium. The car owes its race-ready look to the styling of the A6GCS/53 Grand Prix car.
The Maserati brand is one that is celebrated for its beautiful luxury cars and racing models. The company has built vehicles from the 1920s until the present day. Its newer models continue to impress, but there’s something about vintage Maseratis that makes them a great investment when sold at auctions.
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| #2 |  Toyota |
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| #3 |  Stellantis |
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| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
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| #5 |  Ford Motor |
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| #1 |  Michelin |
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| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
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| #4 |  Goodyear |
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