Ferrari F40
1987–1992
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

Based on 2 verified auction results
£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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£18,700
- Maintenance£4,000
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£25,100
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.