Ferrari 488 GTB
2015–2019
Lowest price
£91,500
Since 2020
Median price
£122,750
Since 2020 · n=18
Highest price
£169,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
19
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 19 lots

Based on 19 verified auction results
£125,139
Market value · recent verified sales
+9.8%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 9.8% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£155,523
+24%
5-Year Forecast
£166,935
+33%
Market scores
43
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
70
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2018
+£29,857+24%26 with · 5 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 488 GTB has tracked to a median of £125,139 in the UK market, up 9.8 percent over the past twelve months and signalling a hold pattern for current owners. This represents steady appreciation in a car that has long since graduated from new-model volatility into stable modern-classic territory.
Transaction flow remains thin, with only eight sales recorded in the past year across a total tracked sample of nineteen vehicles, underscoring a liquidity ceiling typical of this segment. Buyers should expect extended marketing windows and sellers should price competitively, though the consistency of sales activity suggests genuine collector interest rather than speculative dabbling.
The typical 488 GTB transacted in this market shows around 2,980 miles, a figure that speaks to careful stewardship and strong owner investment in preservation. This mileage profile sits well below what one would expect from a twelve-year-old sports car in regular use, reinforcing the collectible positioning.
The market baseline projects the 488 GTB to reach approximately £155,523 within three years—a 24.3 percent climb from current levels—with five-year guidance pointing toward £166,935, representing 33.4 percent total appreciation. These projections rest on the car's established footing as a collectible modern Ferrari with moderate desirability and reflect confidence in sustained appreciation absent significant market disruption.
The absence of active listings at present suggests a gap between asking price expectations and buyer readiness, a pattern common in thin-liquidity segments where scarcity and pricing power often move in tandem. Owners holding for the medium term face a reasonable backdrop, while fresh buyers should approach entry points with patience.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£125,139
- Annual appr. rate+9.8%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked33
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared33 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£1,000
- Maintenance£2,400
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£5,800
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through42%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£127,627
- Avg Mileage at Sale2,980 mi
- Recent Price Range£91,500 – £169,500
- Total Sales Tracked19
Recent sales
Showing latest 18£152,500
Collecting Cars · 16 Jun 2026
£150,500
Collecting Cars · 7 Jun 2026
£91,500
Collecting Cars · 20 May 2026
£142,500
Collecting Cars · 30 Apr 2026
£108,900
Collecting Cars · 8 Feb 2026
£128,277
Collecting Cars · 2 Jan 2026
£122,000
Collecting Cars · 31 Dec 2025
£110,500
Collecting Cars · 30 Nov 2025
£111,007
Collecting Cars · 21 Jul 2025
£117,000
Collecting Cars · 30 Apr 2025
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.