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Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

1957–1963

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  • 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

Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

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
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • US$18,150,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

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

Ferrari 250 GT California Spider Prices & Market Data — United States | Marque