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Maradona’s 1991 Renault Fuego Returns to Market With $65,000 Asking Price

Promoted by pilot and classic-car dealer Aixa Franke, the low‑mileage coupé commands value for its preserved condition with documented provenance.

Overview

  • Current custodians report the odometer now just over 67,600 km after decades of preservation as a collectible rather than daily transport.
  • Maradona bought the Fuego new in 1991 during his suspension in Italy and used it in high‑profile outings, including an arrival at Ritmo de la Noche and a visit to the Buenos Aires autodrome.
  • In July 1992 he sold the car before joining Sevilla, with paperwork identifying Benigno Rosende y Calvo as the buyer.
  • The car’s recent commercial trail includes a 2018 listing near $23,000, a 2022 auction tied to an NFT format, and a 2024 public showing in Palermo.
  • The GTA Max variant features a 2.2‑liter engine rated at 123 hp with a top speed near 198 km/h, and the model holds a notable TC 2000 racing pedigree.