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Ferrari F40

1987–1992

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  • Lowest price

    £1,701,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £2,173,000

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £2,645,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Ferrari F40

Based on 2 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£2,339,552

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

£4,314,022

+84%

5-Year Forecast

£5,303,699

+127%

Estimates pool 9 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari F40 continues to command exceptional valuations in the UK market, with a current median of £2.34 million reflecting robust year-on-year appreciation of 25 percent. This strong upward momentum aligns with the model's status as a cornerstone of modern Ferrari collecting, though the HOLD signal suggests prices have stabilized near current equilibrium following their recent advance.

Liquidity remains severely constrained, with only two confirmed transactions tracked over the past twelve months and no active listings in the current market. This scarcity is characteristic of F40 ownership, where each sale represents a rare opportunity and pricing signals are necessarily drawn from an extremely thin sample.

The F40's standing as a Holy Grail collectible—scoring 9 on the desirability index—rests on its legendary engineering pedigree, production limit of just 1,311 units built between 1987 and 1992, and iconic status as Enzo Ferrari's final personally approved model. These fundamentals remain immutable, anchoring long-term value despite moderate near-term desirability relative to competing marques.

Base case projections suggest substantial medium-term appreciation, with median valuations expected to reach approximately £4.31 million within three years (84 percent upside) and £5.30 million by year five (127 percent upside). These forecasts assume continued collector demand for tier-one Ferraris and stable macro conditions for ultra-high-net-worth acquisitions, though the illiquid nature of the market means individual transaction timing carries outsized influence on realized returns.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£2,339,552
  • 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 tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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)£18,700
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£25,100
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-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£2,173,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£1,701,000 – £2,645,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • €2,645,000

    bonhams · 12 Oct 2025

  • £1,701,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Oct 2023

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

Ferrari F40 Prices & Market Data — United Kingdom | Marque