In 1947, the first Ferrari-badged vehicle rolled off the assembly line in Maranello, Italy. That car was a 1.5-liter V12 sports car called the 125 S. The company has come a long way since then and has created some of the most notable sports cars in its rich 73-year history.
Some of those cars are classic marquees that are worth staggering sums of money today. For example, in 2018, a well-preserved 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was sold at auction for $48million! That’s not even the record breaker – that title belongs to a rare 1963 Ferrari GTO that exchanged hands in a private deal for $70 million.
There is just something about a Ferrari, especially the exclusive ones, that makes it a highly desirable addition to any expensive car collection. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a classic masterpiece or a modern creation crammed with the latest technology.
Here then, is a list of some very special Ferrari models that will push you well into the seven-figure terrain should you decide to acquire any one of them.
15 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe by Ghia
The Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe was first unveiled in 1951 at the Brussels Auto show and was touted as the replacement for the successful 166 and 195 Grand Tourer vehicles. One of the most famous coachbuilders that developed bodywork for the car was Ghia. Today, this particular Ferrari is highly sought after as a collectible with one exchanging hands for $1.1 million.
14 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Cabriolet Pininfarina
The 400 Superamerica was introduced in an era where the idea of premium grand tourers had just begun to take shape. The car featured a longer wheelbase and the interiors were a mix of style and comfort. It could function as a proper sports car too with its V12 engine capable of producing 340 hp.
13 2016 Ferrari J50
In 2016, Ferrari suddenly announced a limited-run supercar, the J50. Production was capped at 10 units and each one was highly customized to suit the taste of the customer. The J50 was a tribute to Ferrari’s 50 years of doing business in Japan. None of the current owners have publicly divulged the price but it is rumored to cost well north of $2 million.
12 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti
This is one of the most important and sought after of all Ferraris and the fact that only 32 units were built only serves to drive up the value. The car acquired its legend status with its unique design and the fact that it participated in and won several outings on the race track. In 2013, one of the most original examples sold at auction for over $17 million.
11 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
Here’s another gem from the designers at Maranello. The 250 Testa Rossa stormed onto the racing circuit and won 10 of the 19 international races it participated in between 1958 and 1961. The car had a limited production run of 22 units and any genuine car collector would go to extreme lengths to snag one; such as the guy who bought one at a 2009 auction for $10.9 million.
10 2017 LaFerrari Aperta
This is the open-top version of the hugely impressive LaFerrari. The car shares the same naturally aspirated V12 engine goodness that, supplemented by an electric motor, puts out a total of over 900 hp. The production run was capped at 209 units which should help to preserve the car’s value as a worthy multi-million dollar investment
9 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Is there any better way to enjoy a casual evening ride along the coast? The California Spider featured the best design elements from both Pininfarina and Scaglietti. It was powered by a 3.0-liter V12 engine that gave it sports car performance and there was even space for luggage! They cost a pretty penny today – in 2016, one excited customer shelled out over $17 million to acquire one.
8 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
The 275 GTB/4 was introduced in 1966 and offered slight design changes over the already brilliant 275 Berlinetta. These were in the form of exterior-mounted and chromed rear trunk hinges. Engine updates gave the car an extra 20 horsepower, too. Ferrari built 330 examples before moving on to the next model and you’ll be lucky to find one for sale today.
7 2014 Ferrari F12 TRS
This one-off supercar is a product of the exclusive Ferrari Special Projects program and was based on the F12 Berlinetta. The car features the same power train as the Berlinetta but had some unique styling elements and trim. The car was rumored to cost about $4.2million but that’s a small matter for the customer who ordered not one but two of the special cars.
6 Ferrari F12 SP America
The SP America was inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO. It was commissioned for an American client and introduced to the admiring public in 2014. The car featured the same 6.3-liter V12 engine that powers the F12 Berlinetta and we are sure they share similar performance figures as well.
5 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta
1950 saw the introduction of this purpose-built race cars by Ferrari. Only 6 units were produced. Unfortunately, two of the cars that participated in the 1950 24-Hour Le Mans retired before the end of the race. Apparently, that did not hurt their value much. In 2008, an example was sold for a tidy sum of $2.2million.
4 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider by Scaglietti
The 750 Monza Spider was a proper four-cylinder race car; designed to be much more powerful than the earlier Monzas it replaced. In the Fifties, a pair of drivers took the car out to the racetrack at Monza and emerged victorious in the very first race; such were the car’s capabilities. It's the perfect classic car for any collection and is worth several million dollars today.
3 Ferrari SP12 EC
The SP12 EC was designed for Eric Clapton, a world-famous guitarist, song-writer, and singer, hence the ‘EC’ ‘in the car’s name. The development of the car began in 2012 to honor the musician’s legendary career and also his long-term relationship with the Prancing Horse brand. The total cost of the car was estimated at $4.7 million.
2 2018 Ferrari Monza SP1
The Monza SP1 from Maranello introduces an open-air Ferrari experience unlike anything else Ferrari currently offers. It’s got only one seat, too, so you get to hog all the fun to yourself. After all, you will have to part with a not-insignificant $1.75 million if you are lucky enough to be allocated one of the planned 499 units.
1 2016 Ferrari SP 275 RW Competizione
Another Special Projects Ferrari that was based on the F12 Berlinetta, but this one was different in that it featured the more potent F12 TDF 769-bhp engine. The ‘RW’ in the car's name represents the owner’s initials. He happens to be a Ferrari enthusiast with enough money to finance his passion. Apart from this one, he owns 2 other Ferrari Special Projects creations.