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Ferrari F40

1987–1992

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  • 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

Ferrari F40

Based on 7 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (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$46,630
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$55,210
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 7
  • US$5,170,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$5,830,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$6,600,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$3,410,000

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

  • US$2,530,000

    mecum · 19 Aug 2023

  • US$3,135,000

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

  • US$2,750,000

    mecum · 16 Jan 2022

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