Record Sale of GMA T.50: Hypercar for 8 Million Dollars
When the GMA T.50 model first hit the market, its price in the United States was just over 3 million dollars. It is worth noting that the car does not meet local environmental and safety standards, so its use is only permitted under the special ‘Show or Display’ exemption. Despite this, one of the rare American examples was sold at auction for more than 8 million dollars.
Broad Arrow Auctions put the red T.50 up for sale during the recent California Mille event. Before the bidding began, it was expected that the car would fetch between 8 and 10 million dollars. When the hammer fell, the vehicle was sold for 8.035 million dollars. This is a significant premium compared to both the original recommended price and the result of 5.63 million dollars for which a silver T.50 was sold in December 2025.
Rising Value: In the Footsteps of the McLaren F1
It is clear that prices for the T.50 are skyrocketing, following the path of its spiritual predecessor, the iconic McLaren F1. How much higher they will go remains to be seen, but it is already understood that those who missed out on getting the car through the initial allocation are now actively trying to get behind the wheel of this hypercar, and they are willing to pay for that privilege.
A Driver’s Car Becoming a Collector’s Item
Perhaps one of the reasons for such a high price was the confirmation that a portion of the proceeds would go to support the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation and the McPherson College vehicle restoration program. The connection to charity may have provided the winning bidder with certain tax benefits.
‘The result of the T.50 sale is yet another impressive example of the power of the supercar market among the most active collectors of our time,’ Broad Arrow Auctions stated after the sale concluded. ‘This nearly unobtainable car from the legendary Gordon Murray is one of those must-have machines, and we were honored to present it among the most distinguished collectors and driving enthusiasts during one of the most beautiful drives in this hobby.’
The T.50 sold is number 009 out of 100 units produced. Its mileage is less than 30 miles (64 km). The car is equipped with a naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V12 engine from Cosworth, waiting to be ‘unleashed.’ One can only hope that the new owner will want to actually drive this car, rather than keep it in a garage as a rare work of art.
This sale demonstrates that the market for hypercars built on the ‘driver first’ principle remains exceptionally hot. The GMA T.50, which was once positioned as the ‘last true supercar’ due to its lack of electronic aids and turbocharging, is now turning into an investment asset. This creates an interesting dilemma: will the new owners be able to resist the temptation to simply drive it, or will these cars, like the McLaren F1, gradually disappear from the roads, transforming into closed collector lots? For now, the market gives a clear answer: demand for ‘analog’ classics among ultra-wealthy collectors is only growing.