After 15 years of silence, the iconic Ferrari once owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan has been found.

This 1992 Ferrari 512 TR, which Jordan famously drove to Game 5 of the 1992 NBA Playoffs in Chicago, had mysteriously disappeared for over a decade.

The car was last seen at Jordan’s Highland Park, Illinois, home, where it was photographed by his personal photographer.

The Journey of the Ferrari

Michael Jordan sold the car in 1995, and from there, it changed hands a few times.

In 2010, it was sold again but then vanished from the public eye, leaving fans and car enthusiasts to wonder about its whereabouts.

That is, until now.

Recently, Curated, a car enthusiast company, managed to track down the legendary car.

They reached out to the last known owner, who had kept the car locked away for 15 years.

In a thrilling video, the Curated team revealed they had successfully purchased the car, bringing it back into the limelight for the first time in years.

Solving the Mystery

John Temerian, the co-founder of Curated, shared his excitement about the discovery in a YouTube video.

“There are few moments in this business that truly give you chills. Finding this car felt like solving a mystery that’s haunted us for years.

“Everyone knew the plate. Everyone knew the legend. But no one knew where it went. Until now.”

The car, according to Temerian, represents much more than just a vehicle.

“It’s the peak of Jordan, the peak of Ferrari. It’s bigger than basketball and bigger than the brand.

We’re just thrilled to bring it back into the world.”

The Car’s Powerful Legacy

This Ferrari, known for its “black on grigio” livery, boasts a 4.9L flat-12 engine, which allows it to accelerate from zero to 60mph in under five seconds and reach a top speed of 195mph.

Delivered new to Michael Jordan on February 29, 1992, through Lake Forest Ferrari in Illinois, it remained in his personal collection for three years.

From Jordan to Gardner

In 1995, Jordan sold the car to Chris Gardner, the man whose inspiring life story was turned into the film The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith.

Gardner, who had once been homeless and raised his young son while working as a stockbroker, had his fortunes transformed after seeing a man driving a red Ferrari.

Interestingly, while driving the car, Gardner had a custom number plate reading “Not MJ”—a playful take on Jordan’s own plate, “M Air J.”

The Car’s Disappearance

The Ferrari was last seen publicly in 2010 at an auction, where it was sold for an estimated price between $80,000 and $100,000.

After that, the car vanished without a trace, leaving enthusiasts speculating about its fate.

In the same year, it ended up in the hands of a third owner.

Unfortunately, shortly after acquiring the car, this owner was diagnosed with cancer and was unable to use it.

However, both he and the car survived a series of intense wildfires.

Despite the odds, the owner recovered from his battle with bone cancer, which he had been given just a few years to live from.

Restoration Plans and the Road Ahead

Now, the team at Curated is focused on restoring the car to its original glory.

They’ve even promised the mysterious previous owner that he will get a chance to drive it once again when it’s back on the road.

What comes next for this legendary Ferrari? Only time will tell, but it’s clear that this car’s journey is far from over.