Rendering of Maranello’s planned inward-facing “garage condos” project in Plano. [Image: Maranello]
A new Plano-based company is planning the state’s first facility with “indoor-facing garage condos” designed exclusively for luxury sports car owners.
Maranello said the project was conceived by its CEO, Dallas real estate developer and motorsports enthusiast Michael Holigan. The company intends to provide “an unparalleled experience” for luxury sports car owners united by a passion for racing and collecting cars and motorcycles.
“There’s nothing like this in Texas,” Holigan said in a statement. “Garage condo owners will drive into the building to access their garages. With all the garages facing into the building, members can visit with other collectors year-round as weather is never a factor. We’re creating a lifestyle destination where serious car collectors can bond and build a true community.”
‘Garage condos’ priced at up to $1.35M
Those lifestyles will come with a price—the garage condos will range from $600,000 to as much as $1.35 million, according to the Dallas Morning News.
The 200,000-square-foot facility will sit on more than 11 acres of land in Plano at the Northeast corner of Ohio Drive and Maple Shade Lane, off the President George Bush Turnpike. Maranello noted that the location is just 20 minutes from Highland Park, University Park, and Dallas-Fort Worth’s major airports.
The company said construction will break ground in the coming months. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the spring of 2026.
“There are many high-end sports car collectors in DFW,” Holigan said in a statement. “Maranello is creating a community for car enthusiasts in a building specifically designed for them. We’ve considered what it takes for a great experience to showcase and protect a collection of treasured vehicles and host nationwide premier automotive events here in North Texas.”
Premium amenities
Maranello said the facility will feature 79 garage condos, from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet of space each on the first floor. Each condo includes a steel mezzanine and stairs with full utilities allowing owners the ability to build out their dream garage. Each garage condo will feature app-controlled HVAC and glass garage doors that open into the facility’s interior, Maranello said.
The facility is designed with a 13,000 square foot two-story lounge and a 60,000 square foot open air concourse located in the middle of the building for both public and private events.
“This will be the premier location for car shows in Texas,” states Holigan.
Plano Mayor John B. Muns said the city is looking forward to the facility’s completion.
“We are excited to see Maranello, planned to be a best-in-class facility for car enthusiasts, begin construction here in Plano,” Muns said in a statement. “Holigan and his team have been great to work with and his vision aligns with what we want to offer businesses, residents, and guests in Plano.”
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