Ferrari F40
1987–1992
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

Based on 7 verified auction results
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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$46,630
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$55,210
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 7US$5,170,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Rosso Corsa Fer. 300/12 · Manual
US$5,830,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Corsa Fer. 300/12 · Manual
US$6,600,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Corsa Fer. 300/12 · Manual
US$3,410,000
mecum · 14 Jan 2024
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$2,530,000
mecum · 19 Aug 2023
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$3,135,000
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$2,750,000
mecum · 16 Jan 2022
Rosso Corsa
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.