Best Ferrari 512 BB Year to Buy
There is no single best Ferrari 512 BB year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 49 verified sales, the 1979 is the most affordable at $276,620 and trades most often (15 verified sales). The 1980 has held its value best, now worth 3.9 times its original MSRP. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so the 1979's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Ferrari 512 BB Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 512 BB | $319,118 | 3.5× | 11 | — |
| 1980 512 BB | $344,444 | 3.9× | 13 | — |
| 1979 512 BB | $276,620No sale since Aug 2025 | 3.3× | 15 | — |
| 1978 512 BB | $330,000No sale since Jan 2026 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1976 512 BB | — | — | 2 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which 512 BB year is appreciating?
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Best Ferrari 512 BB Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ferrari 512 BB year to buy?
There is no single best Ferrari 512 BB year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 49 verified sales, the 1979 is the most affordable at $276,620 and trades most often (15 verified sales). The 1980 has held its value best, now worth 3.9 times its original MSRP. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so the 1979's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ferrari 512 BB year is the cheapest?
The 1979 Ferrari 512 BB is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $276,620. No sale since Aug 14, 2025, so the 1979's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1980, at $344,444.
Which Ferrari 512 BB year holds its value best?
The 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is now worth 3.9 times its original MSRP of $88,000, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Ferrari 512 BB worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ferrari 512 BB is worth from $276,620 to $344,444 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ferrari 512 BB year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.