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Ferrari 250 GT

1956–1964

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  • Lowest price

    US$341,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$1,760,000

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    US$3,300,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

Ferrari 250 GT

Based on 5 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

US$1,760,000

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

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$2,979,883

+69%

5-Year Forecast

US$3,554,741

+102%

Estimates based on 5 verified United States sales.

Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1962

    US$1,466,906-83%

    4 with · 3 without · low 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 250 GT has posted a median valuation of US$1.76 million in the US market, up 25% over the past twelve months—a steady appreciation that signals continued collector interest despite the thinness of the trading pool.

With only five transactions tracked over the past year, liquidity remains constrained, meaning buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing windows and limited comparable sales to anchor pricing discussions. This scarcity of available examples is typical for cars of this vintage and tier.

The 250 GT occupies the appreciating classic category with a collectibility score of 6, reflecting moderate desirability among serious collectors. Production numbers remain a defining feature of its allure, though specific unit data is not available in this sample.

The absence of active listings underscores the illiquid nature of this segment—cars at this price point and rarity tend to move through private sales, auctions, and dealer networks rather than open inventory channels. When examples do appear, they tend to find buyers relatively quickly.

The three-year base projection of US$2.98 million represents a 69% appreciation from current levels, while the five-year outlook reaches US$3.55 million—a doubling from today's median. These forecasts assume continued demand from the ultra-high-net-worth collector base and limited supply growth over the period. The hold-or-wait stance reflects the steady but gradual nature of appreciation at this tier, where transaction friction and inventory scarcity are defining characteristics rather than concerns.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$1,760,000
  • 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 tracked7
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared7 (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)US$14,070
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$22,650
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through40%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$1,711,200
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$341,000 – US$3,300,000
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • US$350,000

    Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026

  • US$3,300,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$2,805,000

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

  • US$341,000

    mecum · 19 Aug 2023

  • US$1,760,000

    mecum · 14 Aug 2021

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