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Ferrari Testarossa

1984–1991

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  • Lowest price

    $183,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $197,500

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    $219,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Ferrari Testarossa

Based on 5 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

$270,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+12.5%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 12.5% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$363,105

+34%

5-Year Forecast

$400,179

+48%

Market scores

53

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +$9,290+5%

    3 with · 57 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1989

    +$8,362+4%

    27 with · 20 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari Testarossa has settled at a median of AUD $270,000 in the Australian market, up 12.5 percent year-over-year on a limited sample of eight transactions over the past twelve months. The HOLD signal reflects steady appreciation without near-term momentum, supported by strong confidence levels in the underlying valuation trend.

Liquidity remains thin, with only five sales tracked in total across the dataset and currently no active listings available. This scarcity underscores the challenge for both buyers seeking inventory and sellers needing to place vehicles quickly, though it also suggests stable pricing among the small pool of transacted examples.

With 7,177 units produced during its production run, the Testarossa occupies the middle ground between mass-market classics and ultra-rare collectibles. Its highly collectible classification reflects strong brand heritage and design recognition, though moderate desirability in this particular market suggests it competes alongside other 1980s supercars for collector attention rather than commanding singular focus.

The three-year base projection stands at AUD $363,105, representing 34.5 percent appreciation, while the five-year outlook reaches AUD $400,179 at a 48.2 percent gain. These forecasts assume continued steady accumulation typical of appreciating classics without the volatility of trendier segments.

Current market conditions favor patient holders over active traders given the thin liquidity and absence of fresh inventory. Buyers entering this market should expect limited selection and may need to pursue vehicles through private channels rather than open retail availability.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$270,000
  • Annual appr. rate+12.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked61
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared61 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$2,130
  • Maintenance$4,870
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$11,870
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through20%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$200,900
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$183,000 – $219,000
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • $183,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2025

  • $195,000

    Collecting Cars · 27 Dec 2024

  • $210,000

    Collecting Cars · 23 Apr 2024

  • $219,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Dec 2023

  • $197,500

    Collecting Cars · 10 Aug 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.