Ferrari 512 BB
1976–1981
Lowest price
£90,000
Since 2020
Median price
£166,500
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
£250,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
8
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 8 lots

Based on 8 verified auction results
£163,500
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
£301,486
+84%
5-Year Forecast
£370,650
+127%
Estimates based on 8 verified United Kingdom sales.
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Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1978
+£16,650+10%7 with · 3 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 512 BB has climbed 25 percent over the past twelve months, settling at a median of £163,500 in the UK market—a solid appreciation signal in a selective segment. High confidence in this valuation reflects consistency across the eight transactions tracked in this period, though the thin liquidity means individual sales can carry outsized weight.
Only 2,323 examples were produced across the model run, positioning the 512 BB squarely in the appreciating classic tier with a collectibility score of 8. The model's moderate desirability and iconic flat-twelve engine keep it accessible compared to its rarer Daytona predecessor, yet scarce enough to support steady demand among informed buyers.
With zero active listings currently in the UK market, supply remains tight. The eight sales tracked over twelve months suggest annual turnover of roughly that volume, typical for a car in this price band and collectibility tier. Buyers should expect patience in sourcing examples, particularly those in notable condition.
The base case projection anticipates the 512 BB reaching £301,486 within three years—an 84 percent gain—and £370,650 by year five, doubling from current levels. These trajectories assume stable market conditions and continued appreciation of air-cooled Ferraris, which have shown resilience across cycle downturns. The model's production volume, mechanical robustness, and strong period styling provide foundation for this outlook.
Current signal is hold or wait, reflecting neither urgency to buy nor reason to exit for existing holders. The thin market and high confidence rating suggest that informed entry at present levels aligns with medium-term appreciation trends, though patience for the right example remains prudent.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£163,500
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked25
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared25 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£1,300
- Maintenance£2,400
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£6,100
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£164,347
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£90,000 – £250,500
- Total Sales Tracked8
Recent sales
Showing latest 8Common questions
What is a Ferrari 512 BB worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £163,500, based on 8 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £90,000 to £250,500.
Is the Ferrari 512 BB going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Ferrari 512 BBs are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.