Ferrari 512 BB
1976–1981
Lowest price
US$198,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$330,000
Since 2020 · n=15
Highest price
US$891,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
15
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 15 lots

Based on 15 verified auction results
US$440,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+15.9%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 15.9% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
8/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$659,648
+50%
5-Year Forecast
US$754,378
+71%
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Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1978
+US$33,000+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 appreciated 15.9 percent over the past twelve months, with the US market median now holding at $440,000. This upward momentum aligns with the car's classification as an appreciating classic and carries a high-confidence signal in the data.
Transaction flow remains restrained: six sales were tracked in the past year against a total sample of fifteen vehicles in our records. This thin liquidity profile means that pricing can shift meaningfully on limited volume, and both buyers and sellers should anticipate extended search windows and negotiation ranges.
Production of 2,323 units positions the 512 BB as accessible within the Ferrari collector ecosystem while maintaining genuine scarcity relative to modern production. The car's highly collectible rating reflects its status as an icon of 1970s–80s supercar design and engineering, though moderate desirability suggests it trades below the tier occupied by competing Ferraris from the same era.
The three-year base projection sits at $659,648, implying a potential gain of roughly 50 percent from current levels. The five-year outlook extends to $754,378, or approximately 71 percent appreciation over the medium term. These projections are grounded in the car's historical trajectory and the structural demand for well-preserved examples in this collectibility bracket.
With no active inventory currently listed, the market is supply-constrained at this moment. The "Hold or Wait" recommendation reflects a vehicle in an established appreciation trend with reasonable upside, though the thin deal flow means patience and selectivity matter more than timing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$440,000
- Annual appr. rate+15.9%/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)US$3,550
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$12,130
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months6
- Sell-Through40%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$389,600
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$198,000 – US$891,000
- Total Sales Tracked15
Recent sales
Showing latest 15US$300,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Sept 2026
US$440,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Chiaro 20-R-190 · Manual
US$440,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Chiaro Fer. 300/6 · Manual
US$423,500
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$687,500
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Chiaro Fer. 300/6 · Manual
US$891,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$236,500
mecum · 16 Aug 2025
Rosso Corsa/Nero · Manual
US$528,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$379,500
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$297,000
mecum · 19 Jan 2025
Argento Silver · Manual
Common questions
What is a Ferrari 512 BB worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$440,000, based on 6 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$198,000 to US$891,000.
Is the Ferrari 512 BB going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +15.9%. 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.