Two radically different Italian machines—separated by nearly four decades but united by rarity and pedigree—are set to cross the block at no reserve during Mecum Indy 2026. A 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS and a 2005 Maserati MC12, both from The M Group Collection, will cross the block Saturday, May 16, offering collectors a high-stakes choice between classic elegance and modern supercar aggression.
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS (Lot S136)
The earlier of the pair is a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 07767, one of just 200 examples produced. Even within that limited run, this car stands out as the 137th built and one of approximately 20 equipped with the rare factory hardtop.
Originally delivered to the U.S. through Luigi Chinetti Motors in Connecticut, this example carries the kind of provenance collectors look for. It has undergone an extensive restoration by Ferrari specialists Motion Products and North Coast Exotics and has appeared at events including the Cavallino Classic and Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Power comes from a 3.3-liter Colombo V-12, rated at 260 horsepower and paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle. During restoration, the engine was fitted with a period-correct six-carburetor setup, adding another layer of intrigue to an already significant car.
Finished in Blu Ferrari over a Tobacco interior, the 275 GTS represents the softer, more refined side of Ferrari’s grand touring philosophy in the mid-1960s. With Pininfarina-built spider coachwork and independent suspension at all four corners, it was a major step forward technically and stylistically when new—and it remains a cornerstone of any serious Ferrari collection today.
2005 Maserati MC12 (Lot S143)
At the other end of the spectrum sits the 2005 Maserati MC12, a machine built with one purpose: dominate both the road and the racetrack.
One of just 50 road-going MC12 “Stradale” models produced, this example is from the second batch of 25 cars built in 2005. Its odometer reads just 515 kilometers, underscoring its status as a highly preserved modern collectible.
Underneath its dramatic carbon fiber bodywork lies a Ferrari-derived 6.0-liter V-12 producing 630 horsepower, paired with a 6-speed Cambiocorsa automated manual transmission. The MC12 shares its core architecture with the Ferrari Enzo, including a carbon fiber and Nomex honeycomb chassis, giving it true hypercar credentials.
Finished in the signature Bianco Fuji and Blu Victory color scheme, the MC12 is impossible to ignore. Its long, low profile and aggressive aerodynamics weren’t just for show—they were developed to support Maserati’s return to FIA GT racing, where the platform proved dominant.
With independent suspension, Brembo brakes, and race-inspired engineering throughout, the MC12 represents one of the most extreme road cars of its era.
Old World vs. Modern Monster
What makes this pairing so compelling isn’t just the rarity—it’s the contrast.
The Ferrari 275 GTS is about craftsmanship, lineage, and open-air grand touring from one of Ferrari’s most celebrated eras. The Maserati MC12 is about speed, technology, and a direct connection to early 2000s endurance racing dominance.
Both are crossing the block at no reserve, which adds a layer of unpredictability to an already high-profile moment at Mecum Indy.
Two V-12 machines. Two completely different philosophies. One auction stage.
So which do you take—the timeless Ferrari… or the brutal, race-bred Maserati?
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John Lloyd