Ferrari F50 Sells for $17 Million in Las Vegas

A 1997 Ferrari F50 with just 106 miles on the odometer sold at the Broad Arrow auction in Las Vegas, falling short of its estimate.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Performance Vehicles

Ferrari F50 Sells for $17 Million in Las Vegas

A 1997 Ferrari F50 sold for US$17 million at the Broad Arrow auction in Las Vegas over the weekend. The price fell short of the estimated US$20 million but still exceeded the previous F50 auction record of US$14.575 million set in August.

Why it matters

The result underscores strong collector demand for low-mileage, original Ferraris, as F50s in perfect condition have appreciated sharply in recent years. The sale also reset the benchmark for the model at auction.

The car has 106 miles on the odometer and is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V12 producing 513 horsepower. Only about 349 units were built between 1995 and 1997, and the sale price equals roughly CA$23.8 million.

The players

Broad Arrow Auctions

Broad Arrow is a collector-car auction house known for high-profile sales of rare and historically significant vehicles.

Ferrari

Ferrari is the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer based in Maranello that produced the F50 as a limited-run flagship model.

The details

Chassis number 107165, car number 334, was originally delivered to the U.K. and remained untouched by its owner for nearly 30 years. The lot included original tools, covers, driving shoes, and a three-piece Schedoni luggage set, and the Rosso Corsa body and original removable hardtop were in perfect condition.

Timeline

  1. 1995–1997: Approximately 349 F50 units are built.

  2. August of the prior year: The previous F50 auction record of US$14.575 million is set.

  3. Weekend before publication: The car sells at the Broad Arrow auction in Las Vegas.

Roadmap

The F50's rising auction values continue a broader pattern in which limited-production 1990s Ferraris have become blue-chip collectibles. This sale establishes a new high for the model against the earlier record set in August.

For most buyers, the sale signals that high-mileage examples of collectible Ferraris are unlikely to see similar appreciation. Owners of well-preserved F50s may see their cars' values rise, while prospective buyers face steeper entry prices.

The takeaway

Collectors should weigh originality and low mileage heavily, as those factors continue to drive the strongest prices in this segment. Buyers evaluating classic Ferraris should compare recent auction results before committing.

Further reading

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