The Maserati MC12 Is a $4 Million Ultra-Rare Supercar

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    Maserati MC12 review! The Maserati MC12 is a truly amazing supercar -- and today I'm going to review it. I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the MC12, and I'll show you everything about this special Maserati. I'm also going to drive the Maserati MC12 and I'll show you what it's like behind the wheel of this MC12.
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  • @DougDeMuro
    @DougDeMuro  Před rokem +1987

    DOUGCEMBER IS REAL!

    • @benthebuilder3622
      @benthebuilder3622 Před rokem +36

      I love you Doug

    • @BCJerbs
      @BCJerbs Před rokem +19

      How real is it Mr.Doug?

    • @krazyk86cu
      @krazyk86cu Před rokem +39

      If I ever have children we’re going to celebrate Dougcember rather than Christmas 😂

    • @Polara1524
      @Polara1524 Před rokem +9

      I'd love to see you do more reviews of weird cars not sold in the US!

    • @Thepulsewidth
      @Thepulsewidth Před rokem +12

      The most ad revenue! $$$

  • @marcoantolini1902
    @marcoantolini1902 Před rokem +599

    Now let's see another iconic car of this era: Mercedes CLK-GTR

    • @kcars7361
      @kcars7361 Před rokem +6

      @@night-bt6xf you’re probably thinking about the CLK DTM. Doug never reviewed a CLK GTR before

    • @DrDeathbat
      @DrDeathbat Před rokem +74

      @@kcars7361 that’s why he’s saying he wants that video, it hasn’t been made yet.

    • @brentjones886
      @brentjones886 Před rokem +2

      Yes please

    • @kcars7361
      @kcars7361 Před rokem +2

      @@DrDeathbat oh mb

    • @jasm2782
      @jasm2782 Před rokem +6

      CLK GTR just legendary

  • @andrewbaskett8581
    @andrewbaskett8581 Před rokem +2609

    The fact that Doug has reviewed so many cars and he’s still giddy as hell when he gives this thing the beans is so awesome and why am sure a lot of us love what he does. A real car guy giving amazing and honest reviews of the cars we love and drive.

    • @S-fn3oe
      @S-fn3oe Před rokem

      Can't stand the whiney voice

    • @jimthompson606
      @jimthompson606 Před rokem +61

      There is nothing like Doug's joyous unbridled enthusiasm about a car.

    • @Budgetgadgets2
      @Budgetgadgets2 Před rokem +16

      The only problem is that he's stingy and refuses to hire a crew. The reviews would be so much better if we had different views of the car especially when he's driving.

    • @tracklizard4018
      @tracklizard4018 Před rokem +7

      We love and will never drive*

    • @morsog1287
      @morsog1287 Před rokem +7

      if he wasnt giddy about giving an MC-12 the beans i think he might be in the wrong business

  • @LexusLFA554
    @LexusLFA554 Před rokem +323

    Doug is the type of guy to look for a radio in a V12 Supercar.
    That sound is so great. Such a quirky car.

    • @sadboisombr
      @sadboisombr Před 8 měsíci +5

      honestly doug seesms so chill casue some people who review super cars and stuff seem so pretentious. And hes honest about how they can suck ergonomically

  • @gregspencer7287
    @gregspencer7287 Před rokem +185

    I genuinely can’t believe they let you take it out for a spin unaccompanied on public roads. This has been one of my favourite “poster cars” since it release when I was 8 y/o.

    • @TheMr393
      @TheMr393 Před rokem +17

      I think someone was following him in a Lamborghini Urus. Look at 32:23

    • @codyhaar1966
      @codyhaar1966 Před rokem +9

      Ya didn’t think he’d drive this one. A true unicorn. Beautiful though fr.

    • @zzd2404
      @zzd2404 Před rokem +2

      If you have 5.5million , there's the exact same one for sale in my town 😂

    • @gregspencer7287
      @gregspencer7287 Před rokem +15

      @@zzd2404 I do not but I have a gun, a ski mask and a dream. What town?

    • @user-qp7rf4gf1e
      @user-qp7rf4gf1e Před rokem +2

      This car is a joke

  • @giannisp6035
    @giannisp6035 Před rokem +754

    The MC12 always reminds me of cruise ships because of the colours and the size of it.

    • @machinegunhippy
      @machinegunhippy Před rokem +34

      Very marine for sure

    • @bigpat_4295
      @bigpat_4295 Před rokem +8

      @@machinegunhippy cuz it looks Abit like a flounder

    • @briandstephmoore4910
      @briandstephmoore4910 Před rokem +11

      Never thought of it like that but now I can't Unsee it lol.

    • @joelness
      @joelness Před rokem +24

      Fun fact MC12 actually stands for Maserati Cruise ship, 12-metre class.

    • @fuxwithraphael
      @fuxwithraphael Před rokem +7

      And the natural habitat of both is the French Riviera, you only see them there close to the Mediterranean Sea in cities like Monaco, Nice, Cannes etc

  • @voidifremoved
    @voidifremoved Před rokem +768

    A big thank you to the owner of the company to allow Doug and us to share the experience. A truly irreplaceable piece of history. Wow!

    • @sdsurfers1
      @sdsurfers1 Před rokem +21

      I saw one of these for sale on Hemmings like 10 years ago for $1.2 million. Would have been a GREAT investment! Cool car and video Doug! :)

    • @dracolique
      @dracolique Před rokem +11

      @@sdsurfers1 Probably still a good investment. So jump on it!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem

      @@dracolique investing for what, Sean?

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem

      @@sdsurfers1 Chisato Nishikigi also love this Maserati MC12 judging on how incredible this car was.

    • @Avrelivs_Gold
      @Avrelivs_Gold Před rokem +3

      they let him review it because nobody really cares and it doesn't look appealing at all

  • @icculus
    @icculus Před rokem +80

    I saw one at a small event around the time they came out, and had no idea what it was. I remember thinking it was so cool, and writing down the name of the car and looking it up later. I had no idea at the time how rare and special it was, or would become.

    • @isukarse
      @isukarse Před rokem

      thats a cool story man :D
      when this was released i was 8 years old. Never saw it in real life, but i hope i will someday.

  • @NonCompete
    @NonCompete Před rokem +27

    I love how Doug says everything twice. Everything Doug says, he says it a second time, and that is something that I love.

  • @InterstateRaziTV
    @InterstateRaziTV Před rokem +2007

    Massive respect to Doug DeMuro for reviewing these awesome old supercars.

    • @grunkohlaktionar7474
      @grunkohlaktionar7474 Před rokem +122

      Ah once again the repetitive commenter who just wants some likes

    • @edmn
      @edmn Před rokem +116

      'Old'? This isn't old, it came out in... 2006? Oh no.

    • @davidshen5742
      @davidshen5742 Před rokem

      Lebron James. Penis size

    • @neuvisean1739
      @neuvisean1739 Před rokem +27

      2006 is classic rock now

    • @amarpro3581
      @amarpro3581 Před rokem +2

      Convertible model

  • @nathanmadox3364
    @nathanmadox3364 Před rokem +146

    thats easily the most beautiful engine bay ive ever seen. that airbox is unbelievable and blue is just perfect

  • @15DEAN1995
    @15DEAN1995 Před rokem +53

    this is still one of my all time favorite car designs. i love the early 2000s designs that are retromodern because it looks like a classic le mans racer

    • @RascalV666
      @RascalV666 Před rokem +2

      Designed by Frank Stephenson who has a CZcams channel

  • @taidee
    @taidee Před rokem +58

    The greatest things about Doug are stuff like his real enthusiasm for cars, his honesty, his lack of ego, his never ending sense of wonder and sticking to his formula for reviewing cars. The guy has reviewed cars of all types and prices, has car industry recognized reputation, and yet unlike a lot of CZcamsrs, he still feels like a guy next door, he doesn't threat us the viewers like we are small. Keep it up Doug.
    In a way, it's probably why everyone is willing to borrow him their priceless toys to take a look at.

  • @Robbo123
    @Robbo123 Před rokem +585

    I never thought Doug DeMuro would be reviewing a Maserati MC12. Can’t wait to watch this! 👍

    • @aeromotive2
      @aeromotive2 Před rokem +16

      why.. you're talking about doug fn demuro.. ain't nothing he cant get

    • @eleventy-seven
      @eleventy-seven Před rokem +15

      4 million new. $10000 with normal Maserati depreciation.

    • @argenisarteaga5285
      @argenisarteaga5285 Před rokem +4

      Bruh, You knew this, I knew this, WE all knew this. Doug was finna get his hands on this beaut one day.

    • @josmarteixeira1407
      @josmarteixeira1407 Před rokem

      Why?
      You thought that he would be reviewing a motorcycle?

    • @simplesimon8255
      @simplesimon8255 Před rokem +2

      Clearly you’re new to this channel. Doug will review anything.

  • @zigasporin7444
    @zigasporin7444 Před rokem +109

    Had a chance to spot one flying past me in Dolomites in september. Couldn't believe my own eyes and the fact that it was PROPERLY driven through the mountain roads 17 year after production. Kudos to owner, truly a one of a kind experience.

    • @stefovrto36
      @stefovrto36 Před rokem +1

      A je meu makaronarske tablce

    • @zigasporin7444
      @zigasporin7444 Před rokem +1

      @@stefovrto36 haha, realno sma se peljala s punco pa so isti cas z lotusi meli nek event in ko mi je sonce svetlo v oci nisem sprva ugotovil da ni lotus, ko je priso blizje pa je blo prepozno da bi vido tablice, ker ga je kr konkretno peljal

    • @zigasporin7444
      @zigasporin7444 Před rokem

      @@stefovrto36 je bil pa kr shocker, punca je rekla da se ni vidla take pristne srece na mojem obrazu 😂🙊

    • @stefovrto36
      @stefovrto36 Před rokem +1

      @@zigasporin7444 verjamem, jz sem ga probu v simulatorju, je res brutalen avto.

    • @venom5809
      @venom5809 Před rokem +3

      Wonder if it is the same guy that got one in a CZcams video when they first came out, think he lived out that way. Drove it in the snow and smacked the back into something, did some damage and kept on driving. Dude was so rich he didn't give a fuck.

  • @Teamshmo
    @Teamshmo Před rokem +58

    This is one of my most favourite cars of all time. It is such a crazy design. The paint looks so nice too. I have no idea why they used white pearl paint over regular white paint, but I am happy they did

  • @Shadow0fd3ath24
    @Shadow0fd3ath24 Před 2 měsíci +1

    i had a book as a kid in 04-06 era that showed supercars and cool cars and this was one of them...loved it ever since

  • @berkkarsi
    @berkkarsi Před rokem +29

    Fun fact: The designer of this car is Frank Stephenson, and he has his own CZcams channel. And he is active! He reviews designs of modern cars.

    • @pavulon5000
      @pavulon5000 Před rokem +3

      He also did a video about design process behind this car

    • @AnassRifaoui2
      @AnassRifaoui2 Před rokem +1

      His channel is amazing and the way he explains car design is quite easy to understand

  • @mrarci6569
    @mrarci6569 Před rokem +83

    About the interior cloth, I remember watching an interview with Frank Stephenson, the designer of this car. It had to do with lightness and uniqueness. Leather would have been heavier, and bare plastic was just unacceptable for such a car, of course. If I remember correctly, he said that he happend to stumble upon this particular fabric while visiting various suppliers in search of something suitable, he liked it and they bought the entire stock. It wasn't specced as "fake carbon", or made especially for Maserati.

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 Před rokem +1

      Frank Stephenson is such a cool guy. True artist

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem

      MASERATI MC12 is a car loved by everyone. Especially Chisato.

    • @wile123456
      @wile123456 Před rokem

      @@roddydykes7053 yes, everyone should check out his CZcams channel. Great design analysis of cars

  • @SplazerSplaze
    @SplazerSplaze Před rokem +3

    Doug thank you for making these essay quality reviews. So many of these cars have never been seen on the road and/or are far out of reach. It's great fun for us car nerds to learn more about automotive models! All the best!

  • @Z51MAELSTROM
    @Z51MAELSTROM Před rokem +2

    I saw this car in a speed magazine that my dad got back in 2005. I fell in love with it as my #1 dream car, I'm glad you got to drive it, and confirm it's 100% worth driving. I don't think it would be dailyable without some help (Lift kit to clear stuff more easily). I'll have to make due with my 2016 corvette for now.

  • @plaid_cloud
    @plaid_cloud Před rokem +472

    Your hard work is paying off nicely Doug. Livin the dream!

    • @loomspace
      @loomspace Před rokem +8

      You have to respect the hustle. I didn't initially get the carsandbids concept, but it's certainly working out for him.

    • @MakingItHappenMWC
      @MakingItHappenMWC Před rokem +7

      I was just thinking the opposite. His channel has become stale and quite boring. It's time for some new blood in this industry. Doug is about played out.

    • @Robin_3v
      @Robin_3v Před rokem +33

      @@MakingItHappenMWC his views and channel interaction say otherwise.

    • @Moto_Medics
      @Moto_Medics Před rokem +5

      Haters gon hate

    • @static4632
      @static4632 Před rokem +13

      @@MakingItHappenMWC quirks and features are never boring

  • @SuPezChristiaN
    @SuPezChristiaN Před rokem +104

    Thank you Doug for putting in the metric system as subs. It’s such a small detail but I was really easy to follow all of the cars dimensions.
    That Volvo was a nice little touch as well

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 Před rokem +14

      It's nice, but really it's the imperial units which should be in subs since they're completely useless and unscientific.

    • @FullyLooted
      @FullyLooted Před rokem

      Everyone else started doing it after him

    • @pedrokranios
      @pedrokranios Před rokem

      I love it too

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Před rokem

      @@FullyLooted yep. Even this one.

    • @hemal8569
      @hemal8569 Před rokem

      @@cenciende9401 Where are you from?

  • @coma13794
    @coma13794 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Never seen Doug quite this delighted. Fantastic reaction.

  • @DhirenPersad
    @DhirenPersad Před rokem +2

    I've been a subscriber for a long time but this is without a doubt, IMHO, Dougs most fun video... When you gave it some beans I actually got goosebumps hearing that engine/gearbox combo :) Thank you for the effort and hard work you put into these videos Doug!

  • @apurugganan
    @apurugganan Před rokem +108

    I remember this line from a movie "The number 1 rule of Italian driving: What is behind me is not important" -- he must have owned a Maserati supercar. Thank you Doug for showcasing a rarity indeed

    • @jeroenbrutsaert3652
      @jeroenbrutsaert3652 Před rokem +5

      The Gumball Rally (1976) one of my favorite movies as a kid!

    • @simeonyves5940
      @simeonyves5940 Před rokem +8

      The Gumball Rally (1976), The Car in Question was a Ferrari 365GTC/4 Spider. Its in the Peterson Museum these Days IIRC.
      Ahh, I loved that Film as a Child too, Similar to the "The Cannonball Run" in being a *mad* Car Chase Slapstick Comedy, but with the Added Bonus of even *better* Cars and some *Incredible* High Speed Racing Footage. Good Film!

    • @huckfinn3987
      @huckfinn3987 Před rokem

      Exactly what I was thinking when he was pointing out the lack of rear window/mirror.

    • @carlosoruna7174
      @carlosoruna7174 Před rokem +1

      That line was from the first gumball movie. Watsa behind me is not important . Loved the mad Kosak on the krkmasaki. Opps Kawasaki. 900 I believe.

    • @philipminns3933
      @philipminns3933 Před rokem

      As long as their axles are behind yours at the apex, screw 'em. 😎

  • @brandonlehman7440
    @brandonlehman7440 Před rokem +3

    I was utterly obsessed with these things as a young kid, carried my hotwheels mc12 everywhere for a long time.

  • @FlexGaming5476
    @FlexGaming5476 Před 21 dnem

    I've always been fascinated by the MC12, but I couldn't really find any videos talking about it, then Doug swoops in a gives us one. Great!

  • @hipster_tacos
    @hipster_tacos Před rokem +91

    I got a car book from a Scholastic Book Fair in 2005 with this car on the cover, and it instantly became my all time favorite supercar. I read through the article about it so many times, and stared at those full page photos for what seemed like an eternity.

    • @mikeywi96
      @mikeywi96 Před rokem +8

      I had that same exact book and did that same exact thing! I remember the book saying that I'd never see one in person since there was only 50. My dad and I ended up seeing one at the Detroit Auto Show and I was freaking out as a 10 year old kid. That was way cooler to me than seeing any celebrity.

    • @hipster_tacos
      @hipster_tacos Před rokem +2

      @@mikeywi96 I'm jealous 😂 I've still never seen one in person. Very cool

    • @JumboFPS
      @JumboFPS Před rokem +1

      Same! I was going to comment about the book also!! I remember as a kid sitting on my floor flipping through all the pages

    • @varelaiazul817
      @varelaiazul817 Před rokem +4

      Was it Hot Cars Cool Rides? I still have my copy after all these years.

    • @DawnVanquisher
      @DawnVanquisher Před rokem

      I had the exact same book and similar thoughts! This was just the absolute coolest car in my mind at the time. Really cool to see Doug review it.

  • @mfatihy_
    @mfatihy_ Před rokem +517

    Doug is the type of guy to say "for Europians..." and continue to say the dimensions in inches. 🙃

    • @aaronmcconkey1062
      @aaronmcconkey1062 Před rokem +28

      You mean CHEESEBURGERS

    • @bikes7777
      @bikes7777 Před rokem +6

      Because he's American Achmed.

    • @rocko44444444
      @rocko44444444 Před rokem +42

      Americans will measure with anything but the metric system.

    • @bikes7777
      @bikes7777 Před rokem +5

      @@rocko44444444 we have used our system for a hundred years, why switch to your system?

    • @rocko44444444
      @rocko44444444 Před rokem +32

      @@bikes7777Just because something is a habit, doesn't make it good.

  • @josephlaureano
    @josephlaureano Před rokem +1

    This is why I love Doug he has and does the best video's on CZcams regarding automotive knowledge and history!!!! Love all your work brother keep up the great job!!!!!

  • @kar4tube
    @kar4tube Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey Doug, it’s been a minute since a dropped a comment. Honestly I was a bit ambivalent when this video popped into my feed, but man what a surprise. Your review here was, to put it simply, joyous! I don’t want to mention how many years I’ve been watching your channel, but I will say this was hands down one of my favorite reviews. Big 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @benchaggaresmusic
    @benchaggaresmusic Před rokem +110

    I remember one day going to visit my grandparents (this was around in 2010 I believe) and we were turning off the highway and I heard this crazy noise. I turned to look and see what it was and there were two brand new Ferrari 458's and an MC12. One of the coolest things I've ever seen on the road. I've been lucky to see a couple of these over the years. Thanks for the review Doug!

  • @krystofkouril1346
    @krystofkouril1346 Před rokem +250

    Fun fact about the MC12 driver's seat and pedals - they were all custom made for each owner at the purchase order. The future owners were pushed into substance (similar to those used in the process of making braces) and the seat as well as pedals were then formed to fit only the one owner. Making it basically hard to buy one second hand. (Colleague of mine is dating a son of an owner of the MC12 haha)

    • @AwesomeCopper
      @AwesomeCopper Před rokem +8

      wonder if it's my buddy? lol. does he have a laferrari and a sienna gtr as well?

    • @trumptookthevaccine1679
      @trumptookthevaccine1679 Před rokem +8

      @@AwesomeCopper a sienna gtr?

    • @Doveproductions73
      @Doveproductions73 Před rokem +13

      @@trumptookthevaccine1679 he probably means a mclaren senna GTR

    • @AmongUs-mb4qx
      @AmongUs-mb4qx Před rokem +36

      @@Doveproductions73 no, no means Toyota Sienna GTR supercar with it's incredible downforce, you can goto the local grocery store flat out through 90 degree turns.

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 Před rokem +3

      @@Doveproductions73 no, no, Toyota definitely made a racing version is the sienna.

  • @matthewstuteville8321
    @matthewstuteville8321 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful car! I consider myself fortunate to have seen an MC12 Corsa driven in anger around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course a few years ago at the SVRA event at IMS (and up close in Gasoline Alley). Hearing it scream down the front straight at full voice and echo through the hallowed grandstands is truly a cherished memory.

  • @PinnaclePete
    @PinnaclePete Před rokem

    I'm so glad you got to teach us about this car! As you said, there is little information out there regarding this Maserati, which left me with many unanswered questions after this car came out.
    I've been a Maserati fan ever since the Bora arrived on the scene. The Bora was one of the premier super cars of its day. I hope you get a chance to review one sooner or later.

  • @Sunny2456-
    @Sunny2456- Před rokem +133

    Still to this date one of my most favorite cars ever since I saw it on a cover of a kids car book. I still have that book. Thank you to the owner and thank you to Doug for reviewing this legendary ride!

    • @Recordoftheday69
      @Recordoftheday69 Před rokem +11

      Probably the same book that made me a fan of the Mc12 at 9 years old lol. I remember buying it at a school book fair. It also included the Lexus LFA, the early 00’s Escalade with the executive back seat.

    • @Sunny2456-
      @Sunny2456- Před rokem +6

      @@Recordoftheday69 omg yes, and the concept miata and the Chrysler me-412 and Ford gt concept which I really wish both were made. I just found it in my basement a few weeks ago.

    • @ness3415
      @ness3415 Před rokem +3

      @Sunny2456- here I was thinking I imagined this book as I was watching this, that book had the 2005 Ducati 999R in it as well.

    • @xdank710
      @xdank710 Před rokem +3

      YEP, THAT BOOK!!!!!!!!! I REMEMBER THAT BOOK!!!!!!!

    • @metalheadgamer6666
      @metalheadgamer6666 Před rokem

      @@Sunny2456- What is this book called? I’ll probably buy it in the future. Lol

  • @martypayne5650
    @martypayne5650 Před rokem +184

    Doug’s passion and the level of energy he exuded in this video makes ME happy 😂🙌

    • @ShagadelicBY
      @ShagadelicBY Před rokem

      Reminds me of a Quentin Tarantino on 5 cups of espresso

  • @pjottrpjottr3468
    @pjottrpjottr3468 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Doug, the kind of guy who drives like a boy who just got the best present ever, but still evaluates like a grown up. Great stuff to watch!

  • @michavoelkel
    @michavoelkel Před rokem +2

    Just realized: the unique selling argument of Doug‘s videos are 100% authenticity and 100% passion!! He just loves exactly what he is doing!

  • @renypayne11
    @renypayne11 Před rokem +115

    This is one of my favorite super cars, I was lucky enough to see one at a cars and coffee a few years ago. It's probably the rarest car I've ever seen, not including BMW prototypes.

    • @josequintero7250
      @josequintero7250 Před rokem +4

      I saw one years ago just cruising around Sterling, VA

    • @nathangeffen8247
      @nathangeffen8247 Před rokem +2

      @@josequintero7250No way there’s one in my state, there’s nothing in VA.

    • @josequintero7250
      @josequintero7250 Před rokem +6

      @@nathangeffen8247 there’s a lot in Northern Virginia lol Tysons, McLean, Sterling is full of rich people and then there’s nothing really outside of it lol

    • @TheTomtah
      @TheTomtah Před rokem

      Why? It's a worse version of the Enzo ?

  • @Oxford5.0
    @Oxford5.0 Před rokem +45

    Years ago back in 2012 I got the chance to see both a Ferrari FXX AND an MC12 GT car. Both were on display at Ferrari of Houston. As a 12 year old I was on cloud 9 and I believe I'd have a similar feeling if I saw them again today. I had no idea they were so rare. I'm so glad they let me take a look at TWO of the most rare cars of all time. All of the picture are still on my Facebook today.

    • @FullyLooted
      @FullyLooted Před rokem +1

      That’s insane. My brain would explode

    • @TheChiraagG
      @TheChiraagG Před rokem

      Once saw a black MC12 on the road with the numberplate "1 JET" which doesn't appear to be valid now, but what a plate stating "I JET" would be worth who knows...

  • @grtshw
    @grtshw Před rokem

    LET'S GO!!! Been waiting for this video for literally years. So glad you got the opportunity to see this car up close and show the world.

  • @nickfromtipp
    @nickfromtipp Před rokem

    Awesome review. Thanks Doug.

  • @markosu
    @markosu Před rokem +39

    Finally! The MC12 review is here!

    • @twmatica
      @twmatica Před rokem +5

      let's hope to see a CLK GTR in the future

    • @markosu
      @markosu Před rokem

      @@twmatica yes!

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux1532 Před rokem +33

    I've been waiting for this Christmas Gift Video from Doug! I was lucky enough to drive one of these on the German Autobahn with the Owner (an older Collector from Munich) on the Passenger Seat, this thing sound like a WW2 Airplane dive bombing at around 300km/h (186mph).
    Here in the Alps we have yearly Events where all Super and Hypercar Owners of the "Supercar Owners Circle" come to an old Swiss Airfield and race their Cars and also tour them on nice Roads through the German, Swiss, French, Italian and Austrian Alps, this always includes TWO Maserati MC12 as well as several Pagani Zonda, Pretty much every Koenigsegg & Bugatti, Lamborghinis from all Generations, Mercedes.Benz McLaren Stirling Moss etc.
    For those curious to see them among many other Cars that only collect Dust in Garages of other Collectors, there must be plenty of Videos on CZcams if you search for "Supercar Owners Circle Event".
    Thanks for this detailed Tour Doug, and if you ever get to Germany, you'll definitely get a lot of Cars to review!
    Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps

  • @jasonbriguglio
    @jasonbriguglio Před rokem

    I love you speak about no one knowing what it is and not being excited.. meanwhile this was my very first dream/favorite car. It was in a book I was given as a kid.

  • @daniel55645
    @daniel55645 Před rokem

    I've been waiting on this for so long!! seems like there are very few videos really showing this car off

  • @darrenhitchcox6345
    @darrenhitchcox6345 Před rokem +41

    They had a custom sprayed black one at Goodwood Festival of Speed, which was tuned to near 800bhp, which was direct from Maserati. The sound was unbelievable as it raced up the hill at around 150mph. Never cared much for them before seeing this one, won over is an instant

    • @mb.3g
      @mb.3g Před rokem +2

      I've seen a black one (supposedly factory color) outside Chicago.

  • @bd_black3829
    @bd_black3829 Před rokem +34

    8:30 "who needs a radio when the car sounds like this"...that's made my day and I LOVE THIS CAR SO MUCH THANK YOU DOUG YOU ARE LEGEND!!!

    • @gregorygant4242
      @gregorygant4242 Před rokem +2

      It's like Jim Carrey in , "Dumb and Dumber ",but with the most gorgeous sound in the world instead of the most annoying one ,yeah ,cool !!

    • @bd_black3829
      @bd_black3829 Před rokem +1

      @@gregorygant4242 yeep

  • @TheSpazDevil
    @TheSpazDevil Před 2 měsíci

    I grew up in Whitefield, Manchester, UK.. down my road was a beautiful house with a very wealthy man indeed.. he daily drove this car.. to me and my friends as a kid this was a spaceship.. being older now I realise how special a car this was! He later bought a veyron.. he let me and my friends sit in his cars. What a guy

  • @christinaboyd8723
    @christinaboyd8723 Před 6 měsíci

    great video, amazing car, even better review, but the think that makes me love this video in particular is Doug's emotional response to driving it.

  • @munkygrip1977
    @munkygrip1977 Před rokem +16

    I saw one of these in the flesh back in 2008 when I was in Prague. It was driving down a narrow cobbled street in the old town looking amazingly out of place. It’s such a wide car!

  • @stiviajazi
    @stiviajazi Před rokem +17

    What an amazing car. I used to work at Maserati and got to sit on the 00 model (didn't drive though) which they had in R&D and it was an experience i will never ever forget

  • @metalheadcarshow769
    @metalheadcarshow769 Před rokem

    Love the video! Amazed I got to film one of these before you

  • @anthonypeluf747
    @anthonypeluf747 Před rokem +2

    Saw this at the Minneapolis auto show in my very early teens and was in awe of the car. It was the most exotic vehicle I had ever seen in person at that age.

  • @parvugabriel5495
    @parvugabriel5495 Před rokem +58

    Hi Doug!
    It would be very interesting to see you review an 1997-1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

    • @bradbucklin2692
      @bradbucklin2692 Před rokem

      That’s what I always wanted to see too!

    • @Mamerto.
      @Mamerto. Před rokem +1

      the mc12 is like a camry in rarity compared to that merc. I think we can only dream about that for now lol

    • @matthewanthony4606
      @matthewanthony4606 Před rokem

      Do you have one?

    • @Sovjetski-
      @Sovjetski- Před 4 měsíci

      @@matthewanthony4606 i have

  • @parthadey2415
    @parthadey2415 Před rokem +40

    I remember watching this on Top Gear many years ago, it set a lap time of 1:18.9 and beat the Ferrari Enzo, I remember specifically the sound it made as it went through the follow through, funny how I remember that specific moment so well, maybe because I was 8-9 years old and thought it was the coolest thing ever

    • @12gark
      @12gark Před rokem +17

      On a track, it will beat anything of that era. It has ridiculous downforce and very little drag for how big it is.
      People forget that this thing went racing basically stock: slick tires, an engine tune and a worse aerodynamic kit to respect the rules of the GT championship, and won five championships in a row (both driver and team).
      It's ridiculously fast.

    • @BrucifyMe
      @BrucifyMe Před rokem +4

      @@12gark Wow, always knew it raced (they were a favorite of mine in older Forza games) but never knew it was that successful. Thanks for sharing.

    • @devandrasimanjuntak1646
      @devandrasimanjuntak1646 Před rokem +2

      @@BrucifyMe just try googling its lap times. Despite being heavier and less powerful than the Enzo, the MC12 beat it on every single track.

    • @fatpad00
      @fatpad00 Před rokem +4

      @@devandrasimanjuntak1646
      Ferrari: detune it! You can't be faster than the Enzo!
      Maserati: we promise it will have a lower top speed....hehehehe

  • @LivGallop_Music
    @LivGallop_Music Před rokem

    This is the first car I fell in love with, so happy you got to review it!

  • @isaacandrews6515
    @isaacandrews6515 Před rokem

    Amazing, I've been waiting for you to make a video about the MC12 for a little while now since I fell in love with it in Forza Horizon 4. I know it's a video game, but this is my go-to car against other players, and like you said, there are VERY little videos about it! Great job! Also, the roof can be stored in the net behind the seat I think.

  • @yt_Ajay_
    @yt_Ajay_ Před rokem +11

    24:30 This quirk blew my mind. I remember when this car came on Top Gear, and I've always thought it had a clear plastic cover over the headlights.

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan Před rokem

      Same here.

    • @grtbgf
      @grtbgf Před rokem +1

      yea, doug was wondering about the aerodynamics etc, but then he showed a photo of race mc12 which had plastic covers over the headlights, lol.

  • @mikehawk7324
    @mikehawk7324 Před rokem +3

    that 850csi in the back is the dream spec

  • @pasthuman
    @pasthuman Před rokem

    The blue color matching headlight inkays are such a nice touch. With such an over the top in your face design it's cool to see little subtle details like that.

  • @Thabosshoss
    @Thabosshoss Před rokem +2

    What a trip down memory lane! Such a fantastiic car. Thank you, Doug!

  • @automotive.spotting3004
    @automotive.spotting3004 Před rokem +10

    After years of waiting! One more off your "top 10 cars I most want to review" list.

  • @loganwurtz8059
    @loganwurtz8059 Před rokem +25

    back in 2014 I saw an mc12 on a flatbed which was one of the first times if not the first that I’ve seen one of these multi-million dollar “hypercars” and all I can remember is the amount of car that was just hanging off the back of this truck and how wide the wing was. One of my all time favourite cars

    • @xCkillaxC
      @xCkillaxC Před rokem

      Wow they had an MC12 on an open trailer. That car deserves only to be in an enclosed trailer, it’s just too special for anything to happen to it

    • @loganwurtz8059
      @loganwurtz8059 Před rokem +2

      @@xCkillaxC I totally agree, I have pictures of it somewhere, the only reason I would see it being on an open flat bed would be because it broke down.

  • @drcode4
    @drcode4 Před rokem

    I always love watching your facial expressions when you accelerate. Another great video.

  • @Mackebono
    @Mackebono Před rokem

    The car from the 50 cent video - Window Shopper... nice memories, thank you, Doug!

  • @Nik-do1wd
    @Nik-do1wd Před rokem +110

    The carbon fibre cloth (if I remember) was an advanced material that was rejected by the fashion industry for being too expensive. I also remember in the UK on fifth gear, a guy who owned one took it inexplicably for a track day in the snow and crashed it - I still remember being so annoyed at him!

    • @venom5809
      @venom5809 Před rokem +14

      Yep I remember that, loved that guy, he didn't care.

    • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
      @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 Před rokem +15

      He just made the remaining ones that more valuable.

    • @nando03012009
      @nando03012009 Před rokem +6

      @@venom5809 that was top gear not fifth gear.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před rokem

      @@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 like Nissan Micra 97?

    • @The24Gamer
      @The24Gamer Před rokem

      @@nando03012009 czcams.com/video/BPXhOslFvuQ/video.html

  • @jeffreyoldham55
    @jeffreyoldham55 Před rokem +28

    Congratulations, Doug! Driving the MC12 is both an automotive-life & channel defining experience.

  • @nohookshot9977
    @nohookshot9977 Před rokem +11

    Absolute grail right here. This and the F40 are two of the best looking hyper exotics that have aged so beautifully, and still look modern by today's standards.

  • @imnotamechanic3491
    @imnotamechanic3491 Před rokem +1

    Such a cool car, in 2007 I went to visit my long distance GF for the first time, only when I got home did I discover there was a Ferrari/Maserati dealer a couple of miles from her house - and they had an MC12 in stock! So gutted I missed it! I did see a race one at Goodwood 4/5 years later though.
    I have that carbon fibre look cloth in my 2008 Multipla!

  • @JM-so2yp
    @JM-so2yp Před rokem +33

    The "carbon fiber cloth" came from the shoe industry. It's a nice durable fabric that was used on a TON of sneakers throughout the late 80's and most notably the 90's. Used on many Jordan models.

    • @2006Vantage
      @2006Vantage Před rokem +3

      Wasn’t aware of that. Thanks for sharing. It looks very similar to the center sections on the carbon fiber seats in my Scud.

    • @05Forenza
      @05Forenza Před rokem +1

      That fabric totally reminds me of a Chevy Cruze. Horrible comparison, but it also has a veery similar fabric on the dash lmao

    • @huckfinn3987
      @huckfinn3987 Před rokem +1

      I have some Timberlands from early 00s with what looks like this cloth.

    • @m4cker
      @m4cker Před rokem

      My grandmother drives a 2009 Fiat Punto and it has the same fabric on the door cards in a blue colour

  • @woodrax
    @woodrax Před rokem +24

    Cool that the Race version of the MC12 DID have the covers over the lights. Makes sense for a bit more aero efficiency.

  • @smedspets695
    @smedspets695 Před 7 měsíci

    As a kid I had a book that mostly featured this car it looks amazing what a great video!

  • @elduo1
    @elduo1 Před rokem

    Thank you for the great video about the MC12. Now I know the two storage compartments (these two in the doors and that behind the seats) which I don´t know before beside the other two well known storage compartments.

  • @lucignolo8333
    @lucignolo8333 Před rokem +37

    This car is pure craziness, perfectly mirroring the mentality of early 2000’s people and I absolutely love it.
    Wish I could own one in this lifetime

    • @TURST67
      @TURST67 Před rokem +1

      I'm curious to know what you call mentality of early 2000?
      Because current supercars are full of huge "aero" features and electronic tech, way more than before, mostly for cars that will never drive on other roads than big cities ones, and this is mainly why I don't care at all about current supercars.

    • @Sticktothemodels
      @Sticktothemodels Před rokem +3

      2000’s was truly the peak of modern human culture. Sports, cars, music… everything except fashion was on point

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +3

      @@TURST67 He's talking about how 2000s supercars were still raw enough to deliver a fantastic driving experience but still modern enough to have great performance without being loaded down with tech and excess features. I'm with you, the newest supercars are all about chasing numbers and being flashy. Anyone can get in and drive a new Ferrari fast. An MC12 requires skill to not crash and rewards that skill greatly.

    • @lucignolo8333
      @lucignolo8333 Před rokem

      @@Sticktothemodels indeed, i wish i was born in the 80’s so i could experience the early 2000’s in my twenties.
      Being in your twenties is awesome regardless and i am happy to be in my 20’s right now but around 30-20 years ago it would’ve been much better

    • @diablocls55
      @diablocls55 Před rokem

      @@lucignolo8333 I was born in 2000 but wish I was born in the 80s or early 90s too… 90s and 2000s (pre 2010s) culture resonates with me so much more.

  • @JacobWeil-st5fh
    @JacobWeil-st5fh Před rokem +6

    "This is a Maserati MC12"
    followed by
    "Big news, this Maserati MC12 is Live now on Cars And Bids!!!"

  • @subliteral1380
    @subliteral1380 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful car. Truly stunning. The little details really set it apart.

  • @crevis12
    @crevis12 Před 10 měsíci

    I spotted one of these in Canada a feewyears back.. knew it was something special.. but I did not know how rare it really was until now.. thanks Doug

  • @bvm2760
    @bvm2760 Před rokem +4

    In my youth, I was on holiday in the south of France near Cannes and one of these appears on the road, I just went crazy ! To see this thing moving and it was new at the time, it was so glorious and epic ! I had the time to take one picture on my terrible photo camera, I still have this picture today, but man the only one I saw in my life was this one and will be the last, because of the rarity I guess ... I'm watching this channel since the early days and I'm so happy to finally having a video of this car ! Proud of you Doug !
    Greetings from Switzerland

  • @PaulAllen786
    @PaulAllen786 Před rokem +19

    I especially like how Doug advertises Cars and Bids while simultaneously previewing the next car for review.

  • @speedslayerr
    @speedslayerr Před rokem

    Doug awesome!! Subbed. One of my fav cars of all time mainly for the looks. Kind of a weird car now that I know more about it. Sort of like there were a lot of cooks in the kitchen during the design of the car lol
    Also - what's up with one of the small right rear tail lights not being red like it's counterpart on the left?

  • @3YearsApart1613
    @3YearsApart1613 Před rokem

    Thanks for the review. I think I will go ahead and buy one now.

  • @ChunkyMonkaayyy
    @ChunkyMonkaayyy Před rokem +30

    I love these old supercars. I wish we could see some prototypes too. I remember building models of them as a kid.

  • @porschedan2345
    @porschedan2345 Před rokem +9

    One of the best looking cars ever made.

  • @osomedude1
    @osomedude1 Před rokem

    This is by far the coolest cat you've done. I've drooled over the mc-12 since I first saw it in a magazine when I was a kid

  • @johnschauder
    @johnschauder Před rokem

    I remember racing this car in FORZA a lot when I was a kid and then seeing one in person at the Philly auto show in 2002 and even as a little kid I knew this was a very special car. Very cool to see in person.

  • @believe.dream.create
    @believe.dream.create Před rokem +11

    I appreciate the fact that they let him drive this beast of a car, but Amazon with their van didn’t

  • @robertoparenti5409
    @robertoparenti5409 Před 8 měsíci

    Thenk you so much guys for this contribute. Saluti dall'Italia.

  • @kyle4931
    @kyle4931 Před rokem +1

    Have been waiting for this. Was my favorite car as a teenager. Wonder if you could find one of the 2008 corsa ones?

  • @TheRealHungryJoe
    @TheRealHungryJoe Před rokem +5

    Can’t wait till Doug does a review on a 1995 Toyota Celica

  • @Mr8888X
    @Mr8888X Před rokem +13

    I remember seeing this car on the street. I couldn’t identify it but saw from the distance that it must be a Maserati because I could get a glimpse of the hood badge. When I googled it I was super excited to see that it is so rare.

  • @willfox640
    @willfox640 Před rokem

    I still remember Doug’s post and article about when he spotted one of these in 2007 in Atlanta. Literally started my obsession with exotic cars

  • @banjomechanic
    @banjomechanic Před rokem +1

    Wow! Talking about living the dream! Doug is doing it! The enthusiasm for this MC12 is infectious! 🤘

  • @QBDLettuce
    @QBDLettuce Před rokem +6

    Thank you (especially the owner) for taking the time to go into details about this car, because as you said, there isn't much historical video record of it or about it.
    Those that know, know, but still appreciate it, and those that don't, are in for a treat.

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  • @phil4986
    @phil4986 Před rokem +11

    Doug, thank for your outstanding review of the Magnificent Maserati MC12.
    I fell in love with this car the instant I saw the three-quarter view of it looking into the camera. What a stunning body design. Long and sensuous, built for speed and low and angry at the same time. The exquisite white and blue paint design belied a racing royalty lineage that extends to today. What a magnificent car. What a magnificent engine. I wish you were allowed to drive it on a track so you could go through, at least, three gears, at almost full throttle. What beautiful music she makes.
    Bizarrely, one of the true quirks of this car on the racetrack was that, at over 200 mph going on a long downhill straight portion of track, these cars liked to allow air under the front of the car and they would explode off the track and fly a hundred feet in the air doing somersaults as they went. I don't think any driver ever died but it was impressive to say the least. The MC12 was modified to stop that for obvious reasons.
    The MC12 is a track car. Although you were allowed to drive this massively rare, beautiful car, the long overhang front end and the long overhang rear end do not survive in a real world street setting well even with the life feature on the car.
    Even this rare Maserati shows damage to the bottom of the carbon fiber fins on the diffuser at the rear of the car. This is likely trailering damage. This car is so damn long, trying to get it on a trailer that has any kind of ramp is nearly impossible without rubbing the bottom of those rear fins.
    So, she is a very particular car. Built to excel on the track and defeat all competition. And she is one of the most beautiful, most impractical cars ever made.
    Thank you, Maserati, for crafting the Masterpiece called the MC12.

  • @pedromoresco93
    @pedromoresco93 Před rokem

    This is my favorite super car, I still have the miniature. Is soo cool and different. Thanks for taking the time to review it

  • @edwinrivera1770
    @edwinrivera1770 Před rokem

    Never knew about this super car! Great Video

  • @zno3177
    @zno3177 Před rokem +7

    Dougcember is officially on!