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1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider: market value and price history

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Market Value & Price History

The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider has a market value of $14,180,000, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $7,550,000 and $17,160,000. No comparable sale since Aug 15, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.

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Market Value
$14,180,000
No comparable sale since Aug 2025
Median Sale
$16,005,000
Price Range
$7,550,000 – $17,160,000
Auction Sales
5
Original MSRP
$13,600

Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (4 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Apr 25, 2026. Methodology

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Recent 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Auction Results

SoldPriceMileageGearbox
Apr 25, 202616,655,000 EUR——
Aug 15, 2025$7,550,000—Manual
Mar 11, 2016$17,160,000—Manual
Aug 15, 2015$16,830,000—Manual
Aug 16, 2014$15,180,000—Manual

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1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider worth?

A 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is worth approximately $14,180,000, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Aug 15, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $7,550,000 and $17,160,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.

How much did a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider cost new?

The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider carried an original MSRP of $13,600. Its DriveIndex market value is $14,180,000. No comparable sale since Aug 15, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How much has the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider depreciated?

It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is worth about 104165% more than its original MSRP of $13,600, with a DriveIndex market value of $14,180,000. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Aug 15, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.

How many 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sell per year?

1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 5 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sales in total.

Are 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?

There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.

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