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Ferrari 550 Maranello

1996–2001

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  • Lowest price

    £53,001

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £75,500

    Since 2020 · n=15

  • Highest price

    £391,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    18

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 18 lots

Ferrari 550

Based on 18 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£94,777

Market value · recent verified sales

+13.2%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 13.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£104,555

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£107,916

+14%

Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1999

    £12,027-16%

    30 with · 17 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    £8,739-12%

    11 with · 36 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 550 Maranello is trading at a median of £94,777 in the UK market, up 13.2 percent over the past twelve months—a solid appreciation signal that reflects growing confidence in the model's collectible status. The HOLD signal suggests the current pricing has caught up with underlying fundamentals, though the trajectory remains favorable.

With only five transactions tracked in the past year against an 18-car sample spanning a longer period, liquidity remains thin. This scarcity of sales data introduces some caution when pricing individual examples, though it also underscores how few of these cars actively change hands in the UK market.

The 550 Maranello sits in the highly collectible tier, underpinned by a production run of 3,083 units built over its lifecycle. This is a genuine classic Ferrari with a collectibility score of 8, and the appreciating-classic classification positions it favorably relative to more recent competition. Moderate desirability means it attracts a defined but not expansive buyer base.

Cars transacted recently show an average mileage of 28,368 miles, which is reasonable for a model now in its third decade. This figure suggests owners are using their 550s moderately rather than mothballing them, a sign that the market values both character and condition rather than extreme rarity of use.

The base projection for three years ahead sits at £104,555, representing 10.3 percent growth from current levels. Over five years, the model is forecast to reach £107,916, or 13.9 percent above today's median—a compound pace that slightly outpaces broader inflation and aligns with the stability seen in classic Ferrari values over longer holding periods.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£94,777
  • Annual appr. rate+13.2%/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 tracked50
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared50 (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)£750
  • Maintenance£2,400
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£5,550
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£124,495
  • Avg Mileage at Sale28,368 mi
  • Recent Price Range£53,001 – £391,000
  • Total Sales Tracked18

Recent sales

Showing latest 15
  • £112,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Jul 2026

  • €92,000

    bonhams · 24 Apr 2026

  • £293,500

    Collecting Cars · 21 Apr 2026

  • £94,777

    Collecting Cars · 30 Jan 2026

  • £65,250

    Collecting Cars · 30 Nov 2025

  • €391,000

    bonhams · 12 Oct 2025

  • £74,050

    Collecting Cars · 28 May 2025

  • £53,001

    Collecting Cars · 16 May 2025

  • £269,000

    Collecting Cars · 9 May 2025

  • £75,500

    Collecting Cars · 12 Jun 2024

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