BMW Z1
1989–1991
Lowest price
US$92,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$94,400
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
US$96,800
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
US$54,296
Market value · recent verified sales
+6.6%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+6.6%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
7/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$63,720
+17%
5-Year Forecast
US$67,112
+24%
Estimates pool 8 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
41
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The BMW Z1 is trading at a median of $54,296 in the US market, up 6.6 percent over the past twelve months, signaling stable but measured appreciation.
Liquidity remains constrained, with only two tracked sales over the past year and no active listings currently available. This thin transaction volume means buyers should expect extended search periods and sellers may face patience requirements when bringing cars to market.
The Z1 qualifies as highly collectible, supported by a global production run of 8,000 units and its standing as an appreciating classic. The model's distinctive removable roof panels and 1990s roadster positioning maintain moderate desirability among enthusiasts, though it competes in a crowded segment of period sports cars.
Cars transacting in the market are averaging just 65 miles, a figure that likely reflects either recently acquired examples or a very small sample size given the two-sale dataset. This ultra-low average should be treated cautiously when evaluating typical condition norms for the model.
The three-year projection sits at $63,720, representing a 17.4 percent appreciation from current levels, with five-year guidance at $67,112 or 23.6 percent total gain. These modest growth expectations reflect stable market positioning rather than momentum, consistent with the HOLD signal and the model's stable status in a collector market that has already priced in most historic interest.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$54,296
- Annual appr. rate+6.6%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$94,400
- Avg Mileage at Sale65 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$92,000 – US$96,800
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.