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Ferrari 250 GT SWB

1959–1962

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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

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB remains one of motorsport's most celebrated designs, with only 165 examples built between 1959 and 1962, placing it firmly in the "Holy Grail" collectibility tier. Its status as a competition car with genuine racing provenance has defined the market for six decades, though current transaction data in the US market is insufficient to establish reliable pricing or trend analysis.

The illiquid market status reflects the reality that SWB examples rarely appear for sale and command prices negotiated among a small circle of specialists and institutions rather than through conventional retail channels. This scarcity is a defining characteristic—zero recorded sales in the tracked data over the past twelve months underscores how infrequently these cars change hands at any price level.

Without recent transaction history, median valuations and year-over-year movement cannot be meaningfully assessed. Any owner considering sale or acquisition would need to engage directly with marque specialists, as public market signals do not exist for this segment.

The combination of ultra-low production, racing heritage, and documented scarcity has historically supported appreciation in this class, though future market direction depends on collector demand dynamics and macroeconomic factors that typically drive ultrarare automotive assets. Long-term outlook remains tied to the enduring cachet of early Ferrari competition cars rather than near-term market metrics.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

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  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

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Recent sales

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