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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%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari F40 is trading at a median of US$5.83 million in the US market, up 25 percent over the past twelve months on a sample of just three transactions. This sharp appreciation reflects the car's status as an appreciating classic with Holy Grail collectibility credentials.

Liquidity remains thin, with only seven total sales tracked across our database. The absence of active listings at present underscores how rarely these cars change hands and the dealer-to-collector nature of the market. For buyers or sellers, patience and direct outreach to known holders remain the realistic path to transaction.

Production of 1,311 units positions the F40 as relatively scarce but not excessively rare, and the car's legendary racing pedigree and fixed-window market window in the 1980s have cemented its status in collector hierarchies. Desirability is rated moderate, a reflection of the car's age, fuel consumption, and handling characteristics that appeal primarily to marque purists rather than the broader collector base.

The three-year outlook projects a base appreciation to US$6.49 million, or 11.3 percent from current levels. Over five years, the model is expected to reach US$6.72 million, a 15.2 percent gain. These projections assume steady demand from ultra-high-net-worth collectors and stable macroeconomic conditions.

The medium confidence level on these forecasts acknowledges the volatility that can accompany any market with only a handful of annual transactions. Broader economic shocks or shifts in collector preference toward newer supercars could pressure valuations more severely than more actively traded segments.

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 tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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

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