Is the Ferrari 430 Scuderia a good investment?

The thesis

Limited to exactly 499 units worldwide to commemorate Ferrari's 16th F1 Constructor's Championship. Only convertible Scuderia variant, combining track-focused 510hp V8 with open-air drama. Recent sales show average around $530k, with 2026 record at $1.98M for exceptional examples. Rarity and celebration provenance make it highly collectible among F430 variants, but F1 transmission (not manual) and mid-engine V8 overlap with 458 Speciale reduces 'last of breed' premium.