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Ferrari 512 BB

1976–1981

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  • Lowest price

    US$198,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$354,750

    Since 2020 · n=14

  • Highest price

    US$891,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    14

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 14 lots

Ferrari 512 BB

Based on 14 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

US$440,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+15.9%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 15.9% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$659,648

+50%

5-Year Forecast

US$754,378

+71%

Market scores

50

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ferrari 512 BB has appreciated 15.9 percent over the past twelve months and now trades at a median of $440,000, supported by strong fundamentals and limited supply. The upward trajectory is consistent with the broader market for early-eighties flat-12 Ferraris, where collector demand remains steady even as transaction frequency remains modest.

With only six sales recorded in the past year across a tracked universe of fourteen cars, liquidity remains thin—typical for a model produced in modest numbers. This scarcity can work both ways: it protects values from sudden repricing but also means buyers and sellers should anticipate longer holding periods and narrower pools of qualified buyers.

The 512 BB sits squarely in the highly collectible tier with a score of 8, supported by its 2,323-unit production run and iconic status as the final non-turbo flat-12 grand tourer. Condition and service history dominate the secondary market here; examples with documented maintenance command meaningful premiums over neglected cars, though mileage data for recent transactions was not available.

The base case projects the median to reach approximately $660,000 within three years and $754,000 within five years, representing gains of 50 and 71 percent respectively. These projections assume steady collector appetite for pre-1980s mid-range Ferraris and no major disruption to values across the classic market segment.

The HOLD signal reflects a car that is appreciating soundly but trading near fair value for its condition tier. The absence of active listings and thin transaction volume suggest patience may be rewarded, though the upside depends on sustained collector interest in the classic twelve-cylinder segment rather than near-term supply shocks.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$440,000
  • Annual appr. rate+15.9%/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 tracked22
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared22 (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$3,550
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$12,130
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through43%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$396,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$198,000 – US$891,000
  • Total Sales Tracked14

Recent sales

Showing latest 14
  • US$440,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$423,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$891,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$440,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$687,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$236,500

    mecum · 16 Aug 2025

  • US$528,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$379,500

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$297,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$242,000

    mecum · 18 May 2024

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