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BMW M1

1978–1981

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BMW M1
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$1,166,667

Market value · recent verified sales

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

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Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

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Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

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Not enough sales data

Estimates based on 1 verified Australia sale.

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW M1 remains one of the rarest and most technically significant supercars ever produced, with only 453 units built between 1978 and 1981. Australian market data for this model is sparse, with no recorded sales tracked over the past twelve months and no active listings currently available, underscoring the extreme scarcity of examples reaching the secondary market in this region.

The current median valuation sits at AUD $1,166,667, though this figure reflects limited transaction history and should be treated as indicative rather than definitive. Without comparable sales activity in the local market, pricing relies heavily on international precedent and the exceptional provenance of individual cars.

As a Holy Grail-tier collectible, the M1's desirability is underpinned by its status as BMW's only mid-engine supercar and its racing heritage, particularly its success in Group 5 competition. Production volume of 453 units across a three-year window makes examples exceptionally scarce, and condition, mileage, service history, and racing provenance typically account for substantial valuation variance between individual cars.

The illiquid nature of the Australian market for this model means buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited competition. Without recent transaction data, conventional market metrics offer little guidance on short-term pricing momentum or realistic sale timelines in the local market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$1,166,667
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$9,340
  • Maintenance$8,120
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$22,330
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a BMW M1 worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $1,166,667, based on 1 verified auction sale.

How many BMW M1s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.