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Ferrari Testarossa

1984–1991

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  • Lowest price

    $183,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $197,500

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    $219,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Ferrari Testarossa

Based on 5 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

$270,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+12.5%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Median sold price up 12.5% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$363,105

+34%

5-Year Forecast

$400,179

+48%

Market scores

53

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1989

    +$19,619+10%

    23 with · 23 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    +$6,236+3%

    3 with · 55 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 Ferrari Testarossa in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD 270,000, up 12.5 percent over the past year and currently signaling a hold position. This appreciation sits well above broader luxury-car inflation, though the sample of eight sales over twelve months underscores how thinly this model trades locally.

With 7,177 examples produced across the model run, Testarossas occupy the appreciating-classic tier and carry a collectibility score of 7 out of 10. The model's moderate desirability and thin liquidity mean pricing power depends heavily on condition, provenance, and specification—not on scarcity alone.

The Australian transaction base remains modest, with only five total sales tracked in our records, limiting the precision of regional pricing signals. Buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and narrower pools of active buyers when moving these cars.

The three-year base projection sits at AUD 363,105, representing 34.5 percent appreciation from current levels, with five-year guidance pointing to AUD 400,179, or 48.2 percent growth. These projections reflect the car's established position in the classic sports-car market and the scarcity dynamics that typically support 1980s Ferraris over the medium term.

Current conditions favor holders who can wait for the right buyer rather than those seeking quick exit. With no active listings tracked in the market, sourcing specific examples remains a patient dealer's game.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$270,000
  • Annual appr. rate+12.5%/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 tracked59
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared59 (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)$2,130
  • Maintenance$4,870
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$11,870
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through20%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$200,900
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$183,000 – $219,000
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • $183,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2025

  • $195,000

    Collecting Cars · 27 Dec 2024

  • $210,000

    Collecting Cars · 23 Apr 2024

  • $219,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Dec 2023

  • $197,500

    Collecting Cars · 10 Aug 2023

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