Ferrari F40
1987–1992
Lowest price
US$2,530,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$3,410,000
Since 2020 · n=7
Highest price
US$6,600,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
7
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 7 lots

Based on 7 verified auction results
US$5,830,000
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
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
US$6,489,130
+11%
5-Year Forecast
US$6,717,185
+15%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ferrari F40 is trading at a median of $5.83 million in the US market, up a substantial 25 percent over the past twelve months, though this gain rests on a thin sample of just three transactions tracked in that window.
The "Holy Grail" collectibility rating reflects the F40's status as one of the most significant supercars ever produced—1,311 units made, final iteration of the original Ferrari line, and a machine that defined the late-1980s performance envelope. These fundamentals anchor long-term appeal, though current market desirability registers as moderate rather than fever-pitched.
Liquidity remains a constraint at this price tier. Seven total sales tracked across the platform underscores how rarely F40s change hands, creating wide bid-ask spreads and extended marketing timelines for sellers. The absence of active listings at present suggests current stock is either held off-market or moving through private channels.
The three-year base case projects appreciation to $6.49 million, a gain of 11.3 percent, while the five-year trajectory points to $6.72 million, or 15.2 percent cumulative appreciation. These projections assume steady demand from trophy collectors and no significant supply shocks from large private collections entering auction.
The HOLD signal reflects the car's proven upside momentum balanced against thin trading activity and the risk that momentum rests on a small number of high-value transactions rather than broad-based demand. Buyers entering at current levels should expect measured, not dramatic, returns and should prioritize provenance and maintenance records given the model's age and mechanical complexity.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$5,830,000
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$46,630
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$55,210
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through43%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$4,203,571
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$2,530,000 – US$6,600,000
- Total Sales Tracked7
Recent sales
Showing latest 7US$5,170,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Rosso Corsa Fer. 300/12 · Manual
US$5,830,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Corsa Fer. 300/12 · Manual
US$6,600,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Rosso Corsa Fer. 300/12 · Manual
US$3,410,000
mecum · 14 Jan 2024
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$2,530,000
mecum · 19 Aug 2023
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$3,135,000
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Rosso Corsa · Manual
US$2,750,000
mecum · 16 Jan 2022
Rosso Corsa
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.