For many car lovers, owning any Ferrari is seen as the culmination of an automotive dream. For a more select group, reaching back into the brand’s illustrious past and getting hold of a classic car, rather than a modern Prancing Horse, is the most important goal. If you find yourself in the latter group, we’re here to help with our comprehensive Ferrari collector’s guide.

This buying guide to classic Ferrari vehicles spans six decades, from 1948 to 1999, and will help you navigate the potential purchase of not only the most iconic models from Modena, but also their underappreciated and undervalued sports and touring cars.

For those insights, as well as advice on what to expect from the ownership experience of these high-end vintage cars, we spoke with Brian Rabold, vice president of Automotive Intelligence at Hagerty, and Eric Y. Minoff, vice president, senior specialist director in the Motoring Department at auction house Bonhams. Whether you’re finally ready to take the plunge on your first Ferrari or already have a healthy stable, their expert opinion on the ins and outs of the classic Ferrari collector’s market will help you go from online browsing to pedal mashing.