Ferrari 512 BB
1976–1981
Lowest price
£90,000
Since 2020
Median price
£165,000
Since 2020 · n=7
Highest price
£250,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
7
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 7 lots

Based on 7 verified auction results
£168,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
8/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£309,784
+84%
5-Year Forecast
£380,851
+127%
Estimates based on 7 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
51
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ferrari 512 BB has posted a strong 25% year-on-year gain to a current median of £168,000 in the UK market, supported by a HOLD signal and high-confidence data from seven transactions over the past twelve months. This represents genuine upward momentum in a market segment where such consistency is notable, though the thin liquidity backdrop means individual sales can influence reported trends more than in deeper markets.
At 2,323 units produced, the 512 BB sits comfortably within the highly collectible tier, benefiting from its iconic status as Ferrari's first twelve-cylinder boxer engine car and a watershed moment in the marque's competition history. Moderate desirability levels suggest the model attracts a defined but not mainstream collector base, which typically supports steadier appreciation rather than speculative spikes.
The seven sales tracked over twelve months underscore the thinness of available supply; this limited transaction flow means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and negotiate accordingly, though it also suggests that motivated sellers can find serious bidders without excessive discounting.
Projections indicate a base case of £309,784 over three years (84.4% appreciation) and £380,851 over five years (126.7% appreciation), implying annualized gains in the mid-to-high single digits as the model benefits from age-related scarcity and sustained collector interest in early exotic machinery. These forecasts assume stable economic conditions and continued demand for analogue driving experiences within the exotic classic segment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£168,000
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked22
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared22 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£1,350
- Maintenance£2,400
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£6,150
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through29%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£163,357
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£90,000 – £250,500
- Total Sales Tracked7
Recent sales
Showing latest 7Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.