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Ferrari Testarossa

1984–1991

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  • Lowest price

    US$101,200

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$184,800

    Since 2020 · n=45

  • Highest price

    US$715,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    45

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 45 lots

Ferrari Testarossa

Based on 45 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

US$194,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+18.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Median sold price up 18.4% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$214,015

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$220,894

+14%

Market scores

60

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1989

    +US$29,313+16%

    30 with · 20 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    US$5,656-3%

    3 with · 61 without · low 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 Testarossa market has posted an 18.4 percent year-over-year gain, with the median now sitting at $194,000 across 14 sales in the past twelve months. The trajectory remains solidly positive, though the signal is HOLD rather than aggressive accumulation, suggesting the market may be consolidating recent strength.

Our tracking spans 45 total transactions in the US market, a moderate volume that reflects healthy but not frenzied liquidity. Buyers and sellers can expect to complete sales without difficulty, though selection remains selective and negotiation room varies by condition and provenance.

The Testarossa's production run of 7,177 units and appreciating-classic status keep it in the highly collectible tier, anchored by its status as one of the most recognizable Ferraris of the 1980s and early 1990s. Desirability remains high, driven by design purity, flat-12 engine character, and relative scarcity of truly low-mileage examples.

Transacted cars average 24,100 miles, a figure that reflects both the age of the model and the split between serious collectors who garage them regularly and owners who use them periodically. This mileage band appears to be the working norm for the market.

The base projection calls for $214,000 by year three—a 10.3 percent gain—and $220,894 by year five, representing 13.9 percent total appreciation from the current median. This outlook assumes steady desirability and no significant market disruption, with gains tracking well below the headline appreciation of the past year but steady across the medium term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$194,000
  • Annual appr. rate+18.4%/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 tracked66
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared66 (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$1,540
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,980
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months22
  • Sell-Through49%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$251,593
  • Avg Mileage at Sale24,100 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$101,200 – US$715,000
  • Total Sales Tracked45

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$522,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$273,500

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

  • US$418,000

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$171,000

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$303,500

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$215,000

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Jul 2026

  • US$135,000

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026

  • US$620,000

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026

  • US$146,000

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jun 2026

  • US$434,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

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