Ferrari 250 GT California Spider
1957–1963
Lowest price
US$18,150,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$18,150,000
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
US$18,150,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots
Based on 1 verified auction result
US$18,150,000
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
Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ferrari 250 GT California Spider sits at a median valuation of US$18.15 million in the current US market, though with only a single transaction tracked over the past year, directional price signals remain limited and trend data cannot be established with statistical confidence.
Liquidity for the marque is characteristically illiquid at this tier, with zero active listings and minimal transaction frequency—a single sale in twelve months speaks to the scarcity and specialized buyer pool that defines vehicles of this caliber. For prospective sellers, patience and access to ultra-high-net-worth networks are prerequisites; for buyers, finding a willing seller requires sustained market engagement rather than rapid execution.
Production numbered just 106 units, positioning the California Spider among the most exclusive Ferraris of the early 1960s and anchoring its classification as an appreciating classic. The marque carries a collectibility score of 10, reflecting its status as a Holy Grail automobile—one of the most coveted postwar sports cars, with desirability rooted in racing provenance, design significance, and near-total scarcity.
The single transaction in our dataset provides no basis for assessing typical mileage ranges or condition norms across the model, given the heterogeneity of preservation and use patterns among surviving examples. Condition and documented history likely exert outsized influence on individual pricing at this rarity level, making comparable analysis unreliable without broader sampling.
Without sufficient transaction volume or historical trend data, three- and five-year price projections cannot be responsibly constructed. The market for Holy Grail automobiles of this era remains driven by wealth accumulation, institutional collecting, and the finite supply of examples in sound condition—dynamics that extend well beyond traditional market valuation frameworks.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$18,150,000
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$145,190
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$153,770
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$18,150,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$18,150,000 – US$18,150,000
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.