Land Rover Defender Works V8
2018–2018
$319,773
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.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Land Rover Defender Works V8 occupies an extraordinary position in the collector car market, with a median valuation of AUD $319,773 anchored by its extreme rarity—only 150 units were ever produced. This Holy Grail-tier machine represents the highest collectibility classification, a distinction earned through its combination of ultra-low production volume and engineering significance as a modern V8 conversion of an iconic platform.
The Australian market for this model remains deeply illiquid, with zero tracked sales over the past 12 months and no active listings recorded. This absence of transaction data means pricing signals are absent and directional movement cannot be established from recent market activity.
The lack of trading volume underscores the fundamental challenge facing any potential buyer or seller: these cars rarely change hands, and when they do, each sale tends to be brokered privately rather than through conventional auction channels. Mileage data and condition norms are similarly unavailable from the transaction record.
Without recent sales activity or forward-looking guidance from dealers and specialists, no reliable projection for the three- or five-year outlook can be offered at this time. The Works V8's value trajectory will ultimately depend on the broader appreciation of ultra-rare modern Defender variants and continued demand from a very small pool of enthusiasts with both means and intent to acquire such machines.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$319,773
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$2,540
- Maintenance$4,870
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$12,280
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
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- Avg Mileage at Sale—
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.