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Ferrari 512 BB

1976–1981

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  • Lowest price

    US$198,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$354,750

    Since 2020 · n=14

  • Highest price

    US$891,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    14

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 14 lots

Ferrari 512 BB

Based on 14 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%

Market scores

50

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 512 BB has appreciated 15.9% over the past twelve months, with a current median price of US$440,000, signaling steady upward momentum in a market where supply remains constrained. The HOLD signal reflects the car's solid fundamentals rather than urgent buying pressure, suggesting this is a market for patient operators.

Sales data over the past year captures just six transactions from a total tracked sample of fourteen, which underscores the thin liquidity characteristic of this model. When 512 BBs do change hands, the transactions tend to cluster among motivated collectors familiar with the marque, limiting the pool of active participants.

With 2,323 units produced across the model's production run, the 512 BB sits comfortably in the "Highly Collectible" tier, scoring 8 on collectibility metrics. The car's iconic mid-engine flat-twelve configuration and Pininfarina design ensure consistent collector interest, though moderate desirability keeps it from commanding the premiums of rarer Ferraris.

The three-year projection of US$659,648 implies appreciation of roughly 50%, while the five-year base case points to US$754,378, representing a 71% gain from current levels. These forecasts assume steady demand and continued scarcity, with no active listings currently tracked in the market, reinforcing the model's limited supply position.

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 tracked22
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared22 (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 Months5
  • Sell-Through36%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$396,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$198,000 – US$891,000
  • Total Sales Tracked14

Recent sales

Showing latest 14
  • US$440,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$423,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$891,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$440,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$687,500

    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

  • US$242,000

    mecum · 18 May 2024

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