1981 Ferrari 512 BB Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Ferrari 512 BB has a current market value of $352,465 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $42,120 and $473,000. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1981 Ferrari 512 BB (7 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $368,000 | 10,264 mi | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 222,740 EUR | 15,708 mi | — |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 218,500 EUR | — | — |
| May 28, 2025 | $282,500 | 19,263 mi | — |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $300,000 | 36,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 22, 2023 | 202,640 EUR | 11,185 mi | — |
| Aug 22, 2023 | $245,000 | 12,427 mi | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $235,000 | 16,156 mi | — |
| Nov 19, 2021 | 1,973,750 EUR | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 230,000 EUR | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 269,375 EUR | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | 235,625 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | $473,000 | — | — |
| May 20, 2007 | 93,500 EUR | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2005 | $42,120 | — | — |
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How much is a 1981 Ferrari 512 BB worth?
A 1981 Ferrari 512 BB is worth approximately $352,465 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $42,120 and $473,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1981 Ferrari 512 BB cost new?
The 1981 Ferrari 512 BB carried an original MSRP of $90,000. Verified examples now trade around $352,465.
How much has the 1981 Ferrari 512 BB depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1981 Ferrari 512 BB is worth about 292% more than its original MSRP of $90,000, with verified examples now trading around $352,465. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1981 Ferrari 512 BB sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1981 Ferrari 512 BB sales in total.
Are 1981 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 1981 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 1981 Ferrari 512 BB?
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