THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 2000
- Body style
- Spider / Barchetta
- Engine
- V12
- Type
- Limited
- Production
- 448
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- GBP 438,125 2026-07-08 · RM Sotheby'sRecorded sale of an example of this model.
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Ferrari 550 Barchetta, introduced in 2000, emerged as the open-top counterpart of the berlinetta “Maranello,” with its design masterfully crafted by Pininfarina. This creation marked a significant moment for Ferrari as it not only celebrated the brand’s entry into the new millennium but also commemorated the 70th anniversary of the illustrious styling house. The 550 Barchetta signaled Ferrari’s return to the barchetta style, paying homage to the iconic roadsters of the 1960s. Essentially, the 550 Barchetta represented an open version of the 550, and only four prototypes (named P1, P2, P3, and P4) were produced, along with a limited run of 448 serial units, all manufactured in the year 2001. Each of the 452 “550 Maranello Barchetta” vehicles produced was uniquely identified by a dedicated plaque affixed to the central tunnel. The removal of the rigid roof naturally necessitated reinforcement of the car’s chassis. While slightly heavier than the traditional berlinetta model, this version boasted a top speed lower than that of the classic 550, showcasing the inherent trade-off between the thrill of open-top motoring and the aerodynamic efficiency of a closed-roof design. The Ferrari 550 Barchetta thus stands as a rare and collectible piece, embodying the essence of Italian automotive craftsmanship and the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries, even in the new millennium.
IN THE ARCHIVE
Coachbuilders & design studios
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 448
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V12
Design & manufacture
- Design Studio · Documented
- Pininfarina
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Ferrari
05 / VALUE
Value & price history
Recorded sale history
USD · 4 recorded sales
- Last sale
- USD 544,0002024
- Highest sale
- USD 544,0004 recorded sales
- Average sale
- USD 423,250Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
USD
Recorded sale history
USD · 8 dated sales2024
RM Sotheby's · Chassis not verified
USD 544,000
Each point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
EUR · 3 recorded sales
- Last sale
- EUR 380,8002017
- Highest sale
- EUR 504,0003 recorded sales
- Average sale
- EUR 345,333Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
EUR
Recorded sale history
EUR · 7 dated sales2026
RM Sotheby's · Chassis not verified
EUR 590,000
Each point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
GBP · 1 recorded sale
- Last sale
- GBP 438,1258 Jul 2026
- Highest sale
- GBP 438,1251 recorded sale
- Average sale
- GBP 438,125Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
GBP
Recorded sale history
GBP · 1 dated sale08 Jul 2026
RM Sotheby's · Chassis not verified
GBP 438,125
Each point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
CHF · 1 recorded sale
- Last sale
- CHF 545,0002025
- Highest sale
- CHF 545,0001 recorded sale
- Average sale
- CHF 545,000Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
CHF
Recorded sale history
CHF · 2 dated sales2025
RM Sotheby's · Chassis not verified
CHF 545,000
Each point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
Auction & sale history
Showing 6 most recent of 18 market records. Expand to see the full history, including estimates and unsold lots.
| Date | Venue | Chassis | Record | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | GBP 438,125 |
| 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 590,000 |
| 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | CHF 545,000 |
| 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | CHF 545,000 |
| 2024 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 544,000 |
| 2024 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 544,000 |
| 2023 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 445,000 |
| 2023 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 445,000 |
| 2017 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 380,800 |
| 2017 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 380,800 |
| 2016 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 504,000 |
| 2016 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 504,000 |
| 2015 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 462,000 |
| 2015 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 462,000 |
| 2014 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 242,000 |
| 2014 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 242,000 |
| 2013 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 151,200 |
| 2013 | RM Sotheby's | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | EUR 151,200 |
Market observations describe documented transactions, estimates or offers. They are not themselves a current valuation of the vehicle.
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 2000
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Ferrari — 550 Barchetta Pininfarina www.ferrari.com | Manufacturer official history |
| RM Sotheby's — Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina backoffice.rmsothebys.com | Auction catalogue model history |
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