Marcos Mantis
1971–1972

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Market value · recent verified sales
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
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Marcos Mantis remains one of the rarest British sports cars ever produced, with only 32 units built during its original production run, placing it in the "Holy Grail" collectibility tier. This extreme scarcity alone defines its standing in the classic car market, though Australian transaction data remains too sparse to establish reliable pricing or trend analysis.
No sales of the Mantis have been tracked in the Australian market over the past 12 months, and no active listings are currently recorded, underscoring the illiquid nature of this model. The absence of transaction history makes conventional market assessment impossible and suggests that any sale would likely be negotiated privately between specialist collectors rather than through standard auction channels.
The Mantis's low desirability rating, despite its Holy Grail classification status, reflects the gap between historical significance and contemporary collector demand. British kit-car and low-volume sports cars of this era attract a narrower buyer pool than mass-produced classics, and market interest can shift considerably based on individual provenance and condition.
Without transactional evidence in this market, any price projection or outlook would be speculative. Potential buyers or sellers of a Mantis should expect to conduct international comparisons and engage directly with specialists familiar with both the marque and the broader ultra-rare British sports-car segment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
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 Months0
Market Snapshot
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Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.