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Ferrari 512 BB

1976–1981

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  • 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

Ferrari 512 BB

Based on 15 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked25
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared25 (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)US$3,550
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$12,130
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 15
  • US$300,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Sept 2026

  • US$440,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$440,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$423,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$687,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$891,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$236,500

    mecum · 16 Aug 2025

  • US$528,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$379,500

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$297,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

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.