1979 Ferrari 512 BB Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Ferrari 512 BB has a market value of $281,709, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2008 between $240,800 and $290,000. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 17 verified auction sales for the 1979 Ferrari 512 BB (13 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 14, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | $285,000 | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $290,000 | 4,600 mi | — |
| May 18, 2024 | $203,500 | 23,645 mi | Manual |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $240,800 | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2023 | 238,400 EUR | 19,787 mi | — |
| Dec 10, 2022 | $250,000 | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2022 | $318,000 | 59,030 mi | — |
| Nov 19, 2021 | 252,500 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $263,200 | 4,382 mi | Manual |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $224,000 | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2019 | $265,000 | 6,000 mi | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | 250,000 GBP | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2016 | $341,000 | — | Manual |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $286,000 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2015 | $335,500 | — | — |
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How much is a 1979 Ferrari 512 BB worth?
A 1979 Ferrari 512 BB is worth approximately $281,709, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $240,800 and $290,000; the full verified range is $155,000 to $341,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Ferrari 512 BB cost new?
The 1979 Ferrari 512 BB carried an original MSRP of $85,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $281,709. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1979 Ferrari 512 BB depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Ferrari 512 BB is worth about 231% more than its original MSRP of $85,000, with a DriveIndex market value of $281,709. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1979 Ferrari 512 BB sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 17 1979 Ferrari 512 BB sales at auction.
Are 1979 Ferrari 512 BB 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 1979 Ferrari 512 BB. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1979 Ferrari 512 BB?
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