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Ferrari F40

1987–1992

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  • Lowest price

    £1,701,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £2,173,000

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £2,645,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Ferrari F40

Based on 2 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£2,339,552

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

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£4,314,022

+84%

5-Year Forecast

£5,303,699

+127%

Estimates pool 9 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari F40 in the UK market is trading at a median of £2.34 million, up 25% over the past twelve months, though this signal is tempered by a sample size of just two transactions in that period. The sharp year-on-year appreciation aligns with the car's status as an appreciating classic, though the illiquid market means any single sale carries outsized weight in trend analysis.

Production of 1,311 units positions the F40 as a rare but not ultra-exclusive model, yet its "Holy Grail" collectibility score reflects the machine's cultural significance and engineering credentials as the last Ferrari personally approved by Enzo. Desirability remains moderate rather than stratospheric, suggesting room for market maturation as ownership broadens and the car's historical importance crystallizes further.

The lack of active listings and minimal transaction flow underscores illiquidity—a persistent challenge for high-value Ferraris in any market. Sellers must expect extended holding periods and motivated buyers, while acquisition windows remain narrow and often dependent on specialist dealer networks or private introductions.

Three-year projections point to a median price of £4.31 million, representing an 84% gain from current levels, while five-year forecasts suggest £5.30 million, or 127% appreciation. These trajectories rest on stable enthusiasm for 1980s supercars and the F40's singular provenance, though they should be read as scenarios rather than certainties given the thin transaction base supporting them.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£2,339,552
  • 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 tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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)£18,700
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£25,100
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-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£2,173,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£1,701,000 – £2,645,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • €2,645,000

    bonhams · 12 Oct 2025

  • £1,701,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Oct 2023

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