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Ferrari F40

1987–1992

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  • Lowest price

    US$2,530,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$3,410,000

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    US$6,600,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Ferrari F40

Based on 7 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

US$5,830,000

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

US$6,489,130

+11%

5-Year Forecast

US$6,717,185

+15%

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Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari F40 market in the US sits at a median of $5.83 million, up 25 percent over the past twelve months on a sample of three transactions. That sharp annual move reflects the model's sustained appeal as one of the automotive world's most celebrated supercars, though the thin transaction volume warrants caution in reading too much into any single period.

Only 1,311 F40s were built worldwide, placing the model squarely in the Holy Grail collectibility tier. The car's significance as Enzo Ferrari's final personal project and its role in supercar history ensure consistent demand among the most serious collectors, though moderate desirability signals suggest the market remains selective rather than frenzied.

No active listings are currently recorded in the US market, consistent with the thin liquidity profile typical of this price tier. Seven total sales tracked across all available market data provide a limited but meaningful baseline for valuation; dealers and private sellers should expect extended holding periods and require committed buyers rather than opportunistic interest.

The base case projects appreciation to $6.49 million over three years, representing 11.3 percent growth, with five-year values settling around $6.72 million, or 15.2 percent appreciation from current levels. These projections assume stable condition and provenance, sustained collector demand, and no major shifts in the ultra-luxury car market.

The medium-confidence HOLD signal reflects the model's proven long-term trajectory balanced against near-term transaction thinness and moderate current desirability. Current owners are positioned in a strengthening market; prospective buyers should prepare for patient acquisition and view the F40 as a generational holding rather than a tactical position.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$5,830,000
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/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 tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (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$46,630
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$55,210
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through43%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$4,203,571
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price RangeUS$2,530,000 – US$6,600,000
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • US$5,170,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$5,830,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$6,600,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$3,410,000

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

  • US$2,530,000

    mecum · 19 Aug 2023

  • US$3,135,000

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

  • US$2,750,000

    mecum · 16 Jan 2022

Common questions

What is a Ferrari F40 worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$5,830,000, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$2,530,000 to US$6,600,000.

Is the Ferrari F40 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Ferrari F40s 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.