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Ferrari 512 BB

1976–1981

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  • 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

Ferrari 512 BB

Based on 7 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked22
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared22 (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)£1,350
  • Maintenance£2,400
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£6,150
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 7
  • £250,500

    Collecting Cars · 12 Mar 2026

  • £90,000

    the-market · 23 Oct 2025

  • £168,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Jan 2025

  • £159,000

    Collecting Cars · 16 Oct 2024

  • £185,001

    Collecting Cars · 9 Sept 2024

  • £126,000

    Collecting Cars · 13 Jul 2023

  • £165,000

    Collecting Cars · 28 Jun 2023

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