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Ferrari 288 GTO

1984–1987

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  • Lowest price

    US$6,825,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$7,675,000

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    US$8,525,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Ferrari 288 GTO

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

US$7,675,000

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates based on 2 verified United States sales.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 288 GTO currently trades at a median of US$7.675 million in the US market, reflecting its status as one of the most coveted Ferraris ever built. With only two transactions recorded over the past twelve months, pricing signals remain sparse, though the car's historical trajectory places it squarely in the appreciating-classic segment.

Extreme rarity underpins the 288 GTO's desirability: only 272 examples were produced, and the model's significance as Ferrari's last mid-mounted V12 before the modern turbocharged era has only intensified collector demand. The car holds a "Holy Grail" collectibility rating, a designation reserved for the most historically and culturally important automobiles.

Liquidity in the 288 GTO segment is severely constrained, with just two US sales tracked and no active listings currently on market. This illiquid environment means transactions are opportunity-driven rather than regular, and pricing can swing sharply based on individual provenance, mileage, and condition—factors that carry outsized weight when so few examples change hands.

The thin transaction base makes near-term price projections unreliable. Buyers and sellers operating in this tier must accept that comps are minimal and that finding a counterparty can take considerable time and negotiation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$7,675,000
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$61,370
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$69,950
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-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$7,675,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$6,825,000 – US$8,525,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • US$6,825,000

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026

  • US$8,525,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

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