Ferrari 400i
1979–1985
Lowest price
US$44,750
Since 2020
Median price
US$62,000
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
US$104,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
US$62,000
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$69,010
+11%
5-Year Forecast
US$71,435
+15%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ferrari 400i has moved sharply higher in the past year, with the US median climbing to $62,000, up 25 percent year-over-year. That gain is notable, though the HOLD signal reflects the thin transaction volume underpinning the data—just three sales tracked over the trailing twelve months, which limits confidence in the trend's durability.
The 400i occupies a curious position in the collectible hierarchy: a Holy Grail-tier marque with a production run of 1,308 units and moderate desirability. That combination of scarcity and lukewarm collector enthusiasm creates the classic dynamic of an appreciating classic that hasn't yet achieved sustained momentum. The model's moderate rating suggests it remains a niche play rather than a consensus collector favorite.
With no active listings in the market and a three-car sample size, liquidity is sparse. Buyers and sellers should expect to invest time locating counterparties and should not assume easy exit at posted asking prices. The thin dealing environment also means each transaction carries outsized weight in median calculations.
The base case projects modest gains ahead: roughly 11 percent appreciation over three years and 15 percent over five years, landing the median near $69,000 and $71,400 respectively. These forecasts assume continued but gradual momentum without major shifts in collector appetite for the 400i. The low-confidence signal reflects the small sample and the model's inconsistent trading history.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$62,000
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked6
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared6 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$70,417
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$44,750 – US$104,500
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.