Is the Ferrari F430 a good investment?

The thesis

Manual F430 coupes now trade £110–150k in the UK, up from ~£55–85k five years ago. The 490 hp naturally aspirated V8 and gated six-speed remain highly prized. However, appreciation has already been steep—early 2005–06 manuals briefly touched £170–200k in 2023–24 before softening. At current levels, the easy money is made; upside exists but momentum has slowed.