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Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

1957–1963

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  • Lowest price

    US$18,150,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$18,150,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$18,150,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

US$18,150,000

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 250 GT California Spider commands a median valuation of $18.15 million in the current US market, grounded in exceedingly sparse transaction data—just one sale recorded over the past twelve months.

This model sits at the apex of collectible automobiles, classified as a "Holy Grail" specimen with a production run of only 106 units. The 250 GT California Spider represents one of the most coveted Ferraris of the early 1960s, and scarcity at this level means each transaction is singular in character.

Liquidity is virtually nonexistent; with a single recorded sale annually and no active listings tracked, buyers and sellers operate in a market where transactions are measured in years rather than months. Price discovery is therefore limited, and any valuation reflects individual car circumstance rather than broad market sentiment.

The absence of mileage data and recent market signals reflects the reality that these automobiles rarely trade and are typically held by long-term collectors or institutions. Sales at this tier are generally motivated by estate settlement or strategic repositioning rather than market timing.

Without sufficient transaction volume or recent comparable sales, three- and five-year price projections cannot be meaningfully constructed. The 250 GT California Spider's trajectory will be driven by broader collector appetite for early Ferrari sports cars and the condition and provenance of whichever examples surface for sale.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$18,150,000
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$145,190
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$153,770
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-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$18,150,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$18,150,000 – US$18,150,000
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$18,150,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

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