The modern collector market just witnessed a monumental transaction as Michael Jordan‘s 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello officially sold for a record $2.7 million USD on September 30. Hosted by the auction establishment Joopiter, which was founded by Pharrell Williams, the high-profile sale effortlessly eclipsed its initial estimated block of $700,000 USD to $1,300,000 USD. This […]
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17 Ferrari Cars, From the F40 to the Latest Models, Gather at Tokyo Midtown
Ferrari Festival Tokyo 2026, an event tracing Ferrari’s past and present in one place, will take place at Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi, Tokyo, from Saturday, September 26, through Sunday, October 4. Ahead of its opening, the Hypebeast Japan editorial team visited the venue to photograph the cars displayed in the garden area. The garden area, […]
The Last True Race Car for the Road: How the Ferrari F40 Became Fashion and Motorsport’s Ultimate Status Symbol
Tyler, the Creator took his love for all things automotive to the next level when he featured his Ferrari F40 in his 2025 “STOP PLAYING WITH ME” music video. But the internet went into a fresh frenzy just yesterday when a viral video captured Pharrell casually driving by Tyler, who was out cruising the streets […]
The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata Is a Race Car with No Finish Line in Sight
The Ferrari 296 GT Modificata, Ferrari’s newest model, is the pickleball equivalent of the 296 world. It’s not the full-fat tennis 296—that designation falls to the 296 GT3 designed to compete in sanctioned GT3 races around the world. Nor is it the table tennis 296 either, since that title obviously belongs to the road-bound296 GTBand […]
The Only Factory Matte Black Ferrari Enzo Is Heading to Auction With Royal Family Provenance
The hypercar market is currently defined by pristine archival examples, but few machines carry the sheer exclusivity of the 2004 Ferrari Enzo currently surfacing for sale. Offered directly through the RM Sotheby’s ‘Sealed’ sales platform, this specific chassis stands in a league of its own as the only Ferrari Enzo to be painted in Matte […]
Why Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F40 Arrival Is an Automotive Milestone and Every Collector’s Dream
Lewis Hamilton created a landmark moment for automotive culture at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, pulling into Monza behind the wheel of every car collector’s ultimate dream: an ultra-rare Ferrari F40. Having previously sold off the majority of his private vehicle collection, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion acquired the pristine European-market supercar after finding […]
Michael Jordan’s Ferrari That Inspired the Air Jordan XIV Is Heading to Auction Estimated at Up to $1.3M USD
Michael Jordan‘s exactingly customized 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello is stepping back into the spotlight, hitting the auction block for an estimated $700,000 USD to $1,300,000 USD. The monumental sale marks a first for JOOPITER, the sports collectibles platform founded by singer Pharrell Williams, which is operating in partnership with automotive specialist Curated to move its […]
JOOPITER and CURATED Announce Auction for Michael Jordan’s 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello
JOOPITER and CURATED have officially announced their debut collector-car auction featuring Michael Jordan‘s 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello. The landmark sale marks JOOPITER’s initial entry into the automotive market through a new series of supercar auctions. Delivered to Michael Jordan in May 1997, chassis 108712 is executed in a Rosso Barchetta finish over tan leather, featuring […]
Ferrari Files Patent for Active Aerodynamic Taillights That Extend the Rear Wing on Demand
As the automotive industry faces increasingly stringent emissions regulations, the traditional horsepower wars are slowly giving way to a new frontier of vehicle performance. Ferrari is pivoting heavily into this space. The Italian marque recently submitted a highly detailed document to the United States Patent and Trademark Office outlining a radical approach to active aerodynamics. […]
One-Off Ferrari CZ26 Is an Ode to Retro Industrial Design
Among the sea of other supercars in Monterey this week, Ferrari unveiled the CZ26, a one-off car built to channel 1970s industrial vibes. Put your wallets away, though. This car was a two-year collaboration between Ferrari and a client with a very specific vision. It started with an SF90 Stradale. The plug-in hybrid supercar makes […]
Ferrari Unveils 10 Bespoke Purosangue Commissions for the American Grand Tour Collection
Ferrari is making a massive statement in its most lucrative market with an edition far rarer than even its flagships: a ten-piece, hyper-exclusive fleet tailored specifically for American enthusiasts. Responsible for nearly a quarter of Maranello’s global footprint, the United States now serves as the canvas for the Purosangue American Grand Tour Atelier Collection. Built […]
Ferrari Slates First-Ever Production Luce EV “Chassis 0” for Historic Charity Auction
Ferrari has officially consigned its highly anticipated, first-ever production electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0”, to a high-profile charity auction. The historic one-of-one build is heading straight to RM Sotheby’s prestigious Monterey Car Week sale, turning Maranello’s electric future into an instant collector’s piece before standard customer deliveries even commence. Co-designed in collaboration with […]
Eric Clapton’s 1966 Ferrari is Up for Auction
A 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 with deep roots in motorsport and celebrity provenance has officially returned to the market. The legendary grand tourer, carrying chassis number 09261, boasts a remarkably diverse history that distinguishes it from standard production models. The vehicle originally shipped to Kenya for competitive use, establishing an early racing pedigree in East […]
Ferrari’s First EV Comes From the Mind of Legendary Apple Designer Jony Ive
Ferrari has joined forces with Jony Ive‘s LoveFrom to develop the Ferrari Luce, the first fully electric model from the Italian auto purveyor. Unveiled in Rome today, the Luce rethinks Ferrari’s structural and aesthetic footprint, balancing high-performance motorsport engineering with a refined, Apple-esque design language. Co-founded by Jony Ive and Marc Newson, LoveFrom worked alongside […]
Ferrari’s First EV Is Set To Debut With a $823,000 USD Price Tag
Ferrari is preparing to fundamentally disrupt the luxury automotive space with its highly anticipated first electric car, a groundbreaking model reportedly named the Luce. Anticipation continues to build ahead of a scheduled grand premiere in Rome this May, marking a massive cultural shift for the historically combustion-obsessed Maranello marque. Recent global dispatches, including insights from […]
Ferrari Unveils the 631-HP Amalfi Spider
Ferrari is bringing open-air driving to its latest grand tourer with the official reveal of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider. Arriving as the successor to the Roma Spider, the new front-mid-engined convertible delivers the sleek styling of its coupe counterpart while introducing a highly engineered soft-top roof. The Amalfi Spider maintains the elegant, muscular bodywork of […]
F1 Star Charles Leclerc Drives a $12 Million USD Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa as a Wedding Getaway Car
Just days before the kickoff of the 2026 Formula One season, Ferrari racing star Charles Leclerc officially tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux, in Monaco. Following an engagement in November 2025—which was notably announced alongside their beloved dachshund, Leo—the couple celebrated their union with an absolutely jaw-dropping getaway vehicle. Exiting the […]
A Bespoke 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione “Tailor Made” Hits the Auction Block
Automotive collectors have a rare opportunity to acquire a true modern marvel as an ultra-exclusive 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione “Tailor Made” officially heads to auction. Handled by RM Sotheby’s for its upcoming Miami event, the highly personalized Italian supercar represents the pinnacle of Maranello’s front-engined, naturally aspirated V12 lineage and arrives with an estimated hammer […]