Land Rover Series III
1971–1985
Lowest price
$8,275
Since 2020
Median price
$17,250
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
$31,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots

Based on 10 verified auction results
$15,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-16.7%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 16.7% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$9,912
-34%
5-Year Forecast
$8,729
-42%
Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1978
−$1,101-6%23 with · 20 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 III Land Rover market in Australia is contracting sharply, with the median price down to AUD $15,000 and a sell signal in place. Year-over-year pricing has fallen 16.7%, reflecting broader weakness in the segment despite the model's status as a collectible.
Liquidity remains thin, with only three tracked sales in the past 12 months against a total sample of ten vehicles. The absence of active listings reinforces that buyer appetite is subdued, making exits potentially difficult without price concessions.
The model carries a collectibility score of 5 and stable modern classic classification, though desirability is rated low. Production data is unavailable, but the Series III's age and agricultural heritage typically appeal to a niche restoration and utility-focused demographic rather than mainstream collectors.
The outlook is decidedly downward. Base projections suggest median values will contract to around AUD $9,912 within three years (down 33.9%) and to AUD $8,729 within five years (down 41.8%). This deterioration reflects aging vehicles, rising restoration costs, and limited cross-buyer appeal beyond enthusiasts.
Sellers should treat the current market window cautiously. With thin liquidity and negative momentum, holders face a choice between accepting near-term discounts or holding through continued depreciation. The market structure offers little support for near-term recovery.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$15,000
- Annual appr. rate-16.7%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked44
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared44 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation$810
- Total annual cost$8,420
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through30%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price$17,948
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range$8,275 – $31,500
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10$15,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Jan 2026
$10,500
Collecting Cars · 11 Dec 2025
$20,750
Collecting Cars · 24 Oct 2025
$16,500
Collecting Cars · 7 Jul 2025
$8,275
Collecting Cars · 19 Feb 2025
$31,500
Collecting Cars · 10 Jan 2025
$22,000
Collecting Cars · 12 Dec 2024
$26,750
Collecting Cars · 2 Dec 2024
$18,000
Collecting Cars · 1 Nov 2024
$10,200
Collecting Cars · 30 Oct 2024
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.