Feel like many including myself have explored it and sadly its incredibly cost prohibitive. Even if there was some savings it’s not remotely worth the headache. Sucks
Let’s say I use my dealers license and just keep it in inventory…what would be the costs to import it? VAT?
I think the limiting step on these EU/Japanese cars to get into the US is getting a letter from Ferrari saying it complies with US rules when they visually don't without even asking (lack of sidemarkers for example). There was a time the cars in the middle east were US-spec and could be brought over easily, but I think even now they have their own variant. If you could get a letter saying it complies and avoid federalization, you would have to pay 25% import duties or whatever the new rate applies to unless the car is over 25 years. That would probably negate all the savings. The Speciale goes for $400-500k in Japan and they have dozens available all the time (not Aperta, regular one).
Prices seem to be holding up, two new listings at Ferrari dealers: Red/black (launch spec) w/2.8k miles for $890k: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/24addf82-9cfd-4b9f-9280-a21592fb318f/ Black/black w/3.9k miles for $900k: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/e8bcaafd-a481-4891-ae2d-430ca3fbb566/
(Details for permanent reference here) Image Unavailable, Please Login What do the last 10 458 Speciale Aperta sales tell us? The Aperta has surged from a $600K–$700K car to $1.6M today. Ultra-low-mileage examples have led the charge, pulling the entire market upwards. The Aperta has officially broken into seven-figure, blue-chip territory! If you want a deeper analysis on the 458 Speciale Aperta market, comment “Aperta” and I’ll DM you the free report! 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $682,000 Mileage: 1,206 miles Sold on: Aug 2017 @mecum_auctions 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $726,000 Mileage: 400 miles Sold on: Jan 2018 @mecum_auctions 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $626,500 Mileage: 200 miles Sold on: Jan 2018 @RMsothebys 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $654,000 Mileage: 1000 Sold on: Mar 2020 @goodingandcompany 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $476,000 Mileage: 13,000 miles Sold on: May 2020 @bringatrailer 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $632,000 Mileage: <6,500 miles Sold on: Aug 2021 @RMsothebys 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $962,500 Mileage: 98 miles Sold on: Aug 2022 @mecum_auctions 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $850,000 Mileage: 3,000 miles Sold on: Sep 2022 @bringatrailer 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $776,000 Mileage: 1,200 miles Sold on: Dec 2022 @bringatrailer 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Sold for: $1,650,000 Mileage: 350 miles Sold on: Feb 2025 @RMsothebys
I asked ChatGPT to provide me with some valuation info. Chet Ferrari 458 Speciale – Recent Sale Results and Insurance Valuation Analysis This report summarizes recent Ferrari 458 Speciale sale results (2025) and provides an indicative insurance valuation range based on comparable auction data and market trends. Date / Auction Car / Details Sale Price / Hammer Notes / Source Apr 2025, RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2015 458 Speciale, ~5,106 miles, like‑new condition $786,000 Strong comparability benchmark Sep 2025, Saratoga Motorcar Auction 2015 458 Speciale $808,500 Auction record for model 2025 Amelia Island 2014 458 Speciale, 4,636 miles $676,000 Good historical comparable for earlier year Mar 2025, Bring a Trailer 2015 458 Speciale, 945 miles $752,000 Very low mileage example Apr 2025, Hagerty Database 2015 458 Speciale $619,500 Conservative valuation from database RM Sotheby’s Record 2015 458 Speciale, NART livery, many options $786,000 Top‑end benchmark Observations and Valuation Interpretation • Top-end examples (excellent condition, low miles) are selling between $750,000–$810,000+ in 2025. • Midrange / slightly higher mileage cars are trading around $600,000–$700,000. • The Hagerty benchmark ($619,500) represents a conservative reference point. • The Saratoga auction record ($808,500) suggests continued strong collector demand. Indicative Insurance Valuation Range (U.S., 2025): • Excellent / low-mileage condition: $800,000–$850,000+ • Good / moderate mileage: $700,000–$750,000 • Higher mileage or less original: $600,000–$700,000 For insurance purposes, replacement or agreed-value coverage should be set toward the upper end of the appropriate range to reflect current market trends and replacement cost in comparable condition.
