Land Rover Series I
1948–1958
Lowest price
$7,600
Since 2020
Median price
$26,375
Since 2020 · n=16
Highest price
$50,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
16
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 16 lots

Based on 16 verified auction results
$27,875
Market value · recent verified sales
-9.3%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.3%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$22,261
-20%
5-Year Forecast
$20,751
-26%
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Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1954
+$6,548+25%23 with · 15 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Series I has declined 9.3% over the past year to a median of AUD $27,875, representing what the data flags as a bottoming event in the Australian market. The buy signal and high-confidence status suggest this depreciation has exhausted itself, though the three- and five-year projections indicate continued softness with base forecasts of AUD $22,261 (−20.1%) and AUD $20,751 (−25.6%) respectively.
Liquidity remains thin, with only four tracked sales in the past twelve months against a lifetime sample of sixteen transactions. This scarcity of documented trades means price discovery is limited and execution risk exists for both buyers and sellers, particularly at the edges of the valuation range.
The Series I carries a collectible rating with moderate desirability, a designation reflecting its heritage appeal and the robust nostalgia market for early Land Rovers. Production volumes and original specifications data are not available, but the model's iconic status in British automotive history continues to anchor collector interest despite recent price softening.
The disconnect between the bottomed-out signal and negative medium-term projections suggests the market is pricing in ongoing headwinds that extend beyond the immediate correction. Real interest rates, insurance costs, and storage economics for heritage vehicles in Australia may be structural pressures tempering the recovery outlook even as tactical entry points improve.
With no active listings currently tracked, the market presents limited choice for active buyers. Patience and selective bidding will likely reward participants, given the thin deal flow and the signals that downside momentum has stalled.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$27,875
- Annual appr. rate-9.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked39
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared39 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$25,309
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$7,600 – $50,500
- Total Sales Tracked16
Recent sales
Showing latest 16$25,750
Collecting Cars · 17 Jun 2026
$30,000
Collecting Cars · 8 Apr 2026
$18,000
Collecting Cars · 30 Mar 2026
$35,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Feb 2026
$50,500
Collecting Cars · 10 Oct 2025
$34,500
Collecting Cars · 2 Sept 2025
$27,000
Collecting Cars · 12 Aug 2025
$38,000
Collecting Cars · 24 Jun 2025
$18,500
Collecting Cars · 26 Feb 2025
$15,900
Collecting Cars · 3 Dec 2024
Common questions
What is a Land Rover Series I worth in 2026?
The current Australia market median is $27,875, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $7,600 to $50,500.
Is the Land Rover Series I going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -9.3%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Land Rover Series Is 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.