A 1997 Ferrari F50 with just 106 original miles has sold for $17 million, setting a new public sales record for the 1990s Italian supercar. The landmark transaction highlights the growing value of exceptionally preserved collector cars, particularly ultra-low-mileage examples of Ferrari’s iconic analog-era models.
The sale surpassed all previous publicly reported F50 transactions, despite falling short of initial estimates that suggested the car could exceed $20 million.
Ferrari F50 Sets New Public Sales Record
The vehicle is the same Ferrari F50 that previously attracted attention when it first became available to the public. Its final $17 million price places it among the most valuable modern Ferraris, bridging the gap between the F40 and the Enzo.
The result reflects growing demand for analog supercars from the 1990s, as collectors increasingly prioritize originality, exceptional preservation and minimal mileage.
One of the Lowest-Mileage Ferrari F50s
This particular chassis is considered one of the lowest-mileage F50s in existence. The car spent the past two decades in a climate-controlled collection, helping preserve its factory-delivered condition.
With just 106 original miles on its odometer, the 1997 Ferrari represents an exceptionally preserved example of the limited-production supercar.
F50 values have climbed steadily over the past decade. While earlier examples sold for significantly less, including cars with notable celebrity ownership, today’s buyers place greater emphasis on delivery-mileage preservation and mechanical originality than on famous previous owners.
Ferrari F50: Original Specs and Limited Production
Ferrari developed the F50 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, equipping it with a naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V12 engine derived directly from its 1990 Formula 1 racing program.
The engine produces 512 horsepower and sends power through a traditional six-speed manual transmission. The F50 features a carbon-fiber chassis and lacks power steering, power brakes and modern stability control.
Ferrari capped global production at just 349 units, making the F50 an exceptionally rare acquisition in the collector car market.
Original Accessories Help Support the Record Price
The $17 million sale included the factory accessories associated with the car, an important consideration for collectors seeking the highest levels of authenticity and originality.
The package included the factory flight cases, removable hardtop with its dedicated stand, soft top and customized matching luggage.
Maintaining these original components helps authenticate the vehicle’s provenance, meet intensive collector-car judging standards and support its value at the highest levels of the market.
With its 106-mile odometer reading, original equipment and carefully preserved condition, the 1997 Ferrari F50 has established a new public sales benchmark for the celebrated 1990s supercar.
