🏁 Market Recap: Last 10 458 Speciale A Sales 🏁

The 458 Speciale Aperta was destined to be a blue-chip Ferrari someday. As the final open-top, naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari and one of only 499 built, its collectibility was baked in from the start.

Although, it wasn’t until 3-4 years ago that the collector car market starting picking up on just how special they are. When we examine its last 10 public auction sales, the data tells an even more compelling story, let’s dive in!

Condition & Mileage
Mileage remains the single biggest driver of results. Delivery-mileage examples have consistently commanded significant premiums. The two standout cases — the 98-mile Bianco Avus car at Mecum Monterey 2022 ($962,500) and the 350-mile Rosso Corsa car at RM Sotheby’s in February 2025 ($1.65M) — show the gulf between preserved examples and “driver” cars. By contrast, the 13k-mile Rosso Berlinetta car on Bring a Trailer in May 2020 brought just $476,000, nearly one quarter of the latest record. For collectors, sub-1,000-mile cars now trade in a completely separate tier.

Color & Spec
Color plays an outsized role in Aperta values. Giallo Modena cars have appeared more frequently at auction, with strong but varied results depending on condition and time of sale: the 1,206-mile Mecum car in 2017 brought $682,000, while the 3k-mile example at Bring a Trailer in 2022 fetched $850,000. Meanwhile, the Bianco Avus example crushed expectations at nearly $1M, highlighting the rarity and desirability of unusual colors. Rosso Corsa, while more common, still dominates at the top of the market as seen in the $1.65M 2025 sale due its mileage.

The question is, how much is a sub-500 mile example finished in another color would be worth? My bet is that this unique Blu TdF example sold for close to $1.8-$2M.

Options & Equipment
Options significantly impact outcomes. Titanium exhaust, suspension lifter, and AFS lighting appear as recurring “must-have” options. Heavy carbon fiber content and factory racing seats also boost appeal. The very best-spec’d cars — often with $30k–$60k in options — tend to cluster at the top of the market. Cars with full carbon aero, leather/Alcantara blends, and stripe packages consistently outperform less distinctive specs.

Timing
The timing of sales shows a clear trajectory. Early sales in 2017–2018 traded in the $626k–$726k range, reflecting a market still digesting Ferrari’s last NA V8 Spider. The dip in 2020, with several results under $500k, coincided with broader market uncertainty and higher-mileage examples coming to auction. By 2021–2022, values surged back into the $630k–$960k range, before peaking dramatically with the $1.65M RM Sotheby’s result in 2025.

The Aperta market has entered a new phase. Ultra-low-mileage, collector-grade examples are setting records and re-pricing the model higher, while higher-mileage cars are definitely out of the $500k–$600k range it previously was. Modern classic Ferraris, particularly limited-production V8s, have seen strong appreciation in the last 6 months, and the Aperta is now firmly leading that charge.

CMI insights: Expect continued upward momentum. While the $1.65M record represents a high-water mark, the floor is rising. Even driver-quality Apertas now seem poised to solidify above $900k, while rare-color, sub-1k-mile examples will chase seven figures consistently. For collectors, this car has transitioned from “modern halo Ferrari” into “blue-chip asset.”

Overview
Presented in excellent condition with just 1,206 miles, this early-auction Aperta was finished in Giallo Modena with a Blu NART stripe. Well-kept and protected by a clear bra, it showcased nearly every desirable option available on the model, making it a prime collector-grade example when it crossed the block.

Spec Highlights

Overview
Offered from the Michael Fux Collection, this Aperta was presented in near-new condition with just 400 miles. One of only 499 built, it showcased a striking white-over-red spec with an extensive list of factory options. The car was fitted with more than $110,000 in extras and included memorabilia such as a telemetry flash drive, extra keys, and a car cover. This example reflected collector-grade provenance and presentation, making it one of the sharper low-mileage sales of the early Aperta market.

Spec Highlights

Overview
Sold at RM Sotheby’s Arizona in 2018, this Aperta was offered in virtually as-new condition with fewer than 200 miles. Finished in Rosso Corsa with black racing stripes, it was one of the most extensively optioned cars in the lineup, carrying an MSRP of $385,153 with over $60,000 in extras. With collector-level mileage and flawless presentation, it stood out as one of the most desirable 458 Apertas available at the time.

Spec Highlights

Overview
Crossing the block at Amelia Island 2020, this Aperta presented as a low-mileage, collector-grade example with fewer than 1,000 miles from new. As one of only 499 produced, it was offered with service records and its full options list. Representing the final and most focused expression of Ferrari’s naturally aspirated V8 line, the car commanded $654,000 — well above its $425,000–$500,000 estimate range.

Spec Highlights

This 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta was finished in Rosso Berlinetta with black and white stripes over a Nero Alcantara cabin. With 13,000 miles, it represented one of the highest-mileage Apertas to come to auction at the time, but also one of the most extensively optioned. Despite the mileage, the car presented well with paint protection film applied to the exterior and service history up to date, including an October 2019 scheduled service. Its sale at $476,000 marked a significant discount versus delivery-mile examples, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to mileage on limited-run Ferrari specials.

Exterior & Aero

Carbon Fiber Options (totaling $27,774)

Other Options

Interior

Overview
Offered from the Ron Tonkin collection, this Aperta was finished in Giallo Modena with a Blu NART stripe over a black Alcantara cabin. Certified by Ferrari Classiche in 2018 and maintained with annual services, it presented as a strong driver-grade example with slightly higher mileage than delivery-fresh cars but desirable provenance. The result reflected its standout livery and certification, trading hands for $632,000.

Spec Highlights

Overview
This Bianco Avus over Nero Aperta was essentially in as-new condition with just 98 miles from new, making it one of the lowest-mileage examples to surface publicly. As one of 499 produced worldwide, it was heavily optioned with over $32k in extras, including extensive carbon fiber trim, suspension lifter, and AFS system. Its delivery-grade mileage and presentation made it one of the strongest public sales at nearly $1 million.

Spec Highlights

Overview
Delivered new to Ferrari San Francisco, this Giallo Modena over Nero Alcantara Aperta was presented with just 3,000 miles at the time of sale. Condition was excellent, with a clean Carfax and documented history in California and Washington. The car retained its original window sticker and was noted for a desirable option set, including titanium sport exhaust, carbon-fiber trim, and suspension lift. Importantly, a Ferrari recall for the brake oil reservoir was recorded in March 2022, showing its maintenance was up to date.

Spec Highlights

Overview
Finished in Giallo Modena with blue and white center stripes over a Nero Alcantara interior, this Aperta had 1,200 miles at the time of sale. While mechanically well-optioned with titanium exhaust, carbon-fiber seats, and a suspension lifter, the condition history is notable: a Carfax entry shows an accident in November 2015 that caused disabling front-end damage. The front bumper cover was subsequently refinished. At the time of auction, two open recalls remained for the airbag ECU and brake oil reservoir. Despite the blemishes, the car still commanded strong money, supported by its low mileage and desirable specification.

Spec Highlights

Overview
The most recent headline result for the Aperta market, this Rosso Corsa over Alcantara Nera example showed fewer than 350 miles at cataloguing. As expected for such a low-mileage car, it presented in pristine condition, effectively preserved as a collection piece from new. Beyond its condition, the car carried a highly desirable set of factory options including titanium exhaust, carbon-fiber trim, and size-large racing seats. Its $1.65M result set a new benchmark for the model, reflecting both its delivery mileage rarity and the current surge of demand for Aperta examples in top specification.

Spec Highlights