Ferrari 512 BB
1976–1981
Lowest price
US$198,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$354,750
Since 2020 · n=14
Highest price
US$891,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
14
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 14 lots

Based on 14 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%
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ferrari 512 BB is trading at a median of US$440,000 in the current market, up 15.9% over the past twelve months. This sustained appreciation reflects strong underlying demand for the model within a tightening supply environment and positions it squarely in appreciating-classic territory.
Transaction activity remains sparse, with only six sales tracked in the last year against a fourteen-unit historical sample. The thin liquidity profile means buyers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage, while sellers may face patience requirements typical of highly specialized marques.
As a flat-12 icon with 2,323 units produced across its production run, the 512 BB occupies a sweet spot between rarity and accessibility. Its collectibility score of 8 reflects the marque's uncompromised pedigree and the model's iconic status in the evolution of mid-rear-engine Ferrari sports cars, though moderate desirability suggests condition and provenance remain material price drivers.
The three-year base projection calls for appreciation to approximately US$659,650, or roughly 50% above current levels, with five-year estimates reaching US$754,380—a 71% cumulative gain. This trajectory assumes continued strength in appreciating-classic demand and reflects the model's established position as a foundational collectible in the post-war Ferrari canon.
Current market momentum supports holding existing positions rather than chasing fresh purchases at today's levels. The hold signal reflects balanced risk-reward dynamics: meaningful upside potential over a medium-term horizon tempered by thin trading depth and the inherent volatility of small-sample transactions.
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 tracked22
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared22 (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-Through43%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$396,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$198,000 – US$891,000
- Total Sales Tracked14
Recent sales
Showing latest 14US$440,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
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US$891,000
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Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$440,000
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Rosso Chiaro 20-R-190 · Manual
US$687,500
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Rosso Chiaro Fer. 300/6 · Manual
US$236,500
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Rosso Corsa/Nero · Manual
US$528,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$379,500
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Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$297,000
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Argento Silver · Manual
US$242,000
mecum · 18 May 2024
Rosso Corsa · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.