Ferrari 512 BB
1976–1981
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

Based on 14 verified auction results
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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked22
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared22 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$3,550
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$12,130
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 14US$440,000
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Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.