When launched, the car developed by Gordon Murray had a retail price of more than 3 million USD in the US. However, due to not fully meeting emission and safety standards, the car is only allowed to circulate on a limited display basis. However, one of the few cars present in the US still attracts great attention from collectors.
The auction was organized by Broad Arrow Auctions within the framework of the California Mille event. Previously, the car was predicted to reach 8-10 million USD. The final result far exceeded the suggested retail price, and also higher than the 5.63 million USD of another T.50 that was traded at the end of 2025.
According to experts, the value of the T.50 is increasing rapidly, similar to the legendary McLaren F1 - a model considered a "spiritual predecessor". Limited supply of only 100 units worldwide has increased ownership demand, especially from wealthy collectors.
The charity factor also contributes to pushing car prices up, as part of the auction money is allocated to the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation and the car recovery program of McPherson College. This may bring tax benefits to buyers.
The car sold has a serial number 009/100, newly rolled less than 64 km. The car uses a 3.9-liter V12 naturally aspirated engine developed by Cosworth, considered one of the most valuable purely mechanical engine blocks today.
