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Ferrari 400i

1979–1985

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  • Lowest price

    £21,952

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £25,250

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    £50,249

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Ferrari 400i

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

£25,250

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

£46,560

+84%

5-Year Forecast

£57,241

+127%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 400i has climbed to a median of £25,250 in the UK market, up 25 percent year-on-year, though this gain rests on a sample of just three transactions over the past twelve months. The sharp appreciation signals underlying collector interest, but the thin liquidity and low confidence rating reflect the narrow transaction window and the difficulty in establishing reliable trend direction from such limited data.

Production of the 400i totalled 1,308 units, positioning it as a relatively accessible Ferrari by rarity standards, yet it carries a "Holy Grail" collectibility score. That contradiction underscores the market's selective appetite: condition, provenance, and specification matter far more than scarcity alone for a car with moderate overall desirability among enthusiasts.

Average mileage on tracked examples sits at 67,000 miles, suggesting these are weekend drivers rather than garage queens, which aligns with the model's comfortable-cruiser positioning in the Ferrari lineup. Cars at this mileage level and age typically command respect for their usability without dramatic service-history premiums.

With no active listings currently recorded and only three sales tracked across twelve months, the 400i trades in genuinely thin territory. This illiquidity cuts both ways: sellers may face extended holding periods, while buyers who locate the right example enjoy reduced competitive pressure and potential pricing flexibility.

Base projections point to £46,560 within three years and £57,241 within five—representing 84 percent and 127 percent gains respectively. Those numbers rest on the assumption that the 25-percent annual climb continues, a substantial extrapolation given the small sample size and the wider market's recent softness in classic Ferraris. Any meaningful shift in collector confidence toward or away from air-cooled models could materially alter outcomes.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£25,250
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/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 tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
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-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£32,484
  • Avg Mileage at Sale67,000 mi
  • Recent Price Range£21,952 – £50,249
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • £21,952

    the-market · 8 Dec 2025

  • £50,249

    Collecting Cars · 15 Sept 2023

  • £25,250

    Collecting Cars · 30 Jun 2023

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