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BMW Z1

1989–1991

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  • 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

BMW Z1

Based on 2 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

US$51,590

Market value · recent verified sales

+7.2%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+7.2%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$61,407

+19%

5-Year Forecast

US$64,978

+26%

Estimates pool 9 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW Z1 sits at a median of US$51,590, up 7.2 percent over the past twelve months—a modest but steady gain that aligns with the car's appreciating-classic status. The signal remains at hold, suggesting the market has found a relatively stable equilibrium after recent modest appreciation.

Transaction volume remains extremely thin, with only two documented sales in the tracked period. This illiquid market means that pricing discoveries are few and far between, and any individual sale can be heavily influenced by condition, specification, or buyer circumstance rather than representing a broad consensus.

The Z1's highly collectible ranking rests on its production scarcity: only 8,000 units were made across its entire run, a meaningful constraint on supply. The model's moderate desirability and appreciating-classic classification suggest it occupies a thoughtful middle ground—valued by enthusiasts but not yet commanding the fever-pitch demand of rarer BMWs or competing roadsters from that era.

Surveyed examples average 65 miles, indicating that surviving Z1s are typically stored and driven sparingly. This preservation pattern is typical for models at this price and age, and suggests most transaction candidates are in sound mechanical and cosmetic condition.

The three-year base projection points to US$61,407—a 19 percent gain from current levels. Extending to five years, the median is expected to climb to US$64,978, representing 26 percent total appreciation. These gradual gains reflect the car's scarcity and stable collector interest without assuming any sharp market disruption.

With no active listings currently tracked, prospective buyers may face extended search periods. The combination of thin liquidity and stable fundamentals favors patient holders over active traders in the near term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$51,590
  • Annual appr. rate+7.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • US$92,000

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Apr 2026

  • US$96,800

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

Common questions

What is a BMW Z1 worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$51,590, based on 9 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$92,000 to US$96,800.

Is the BMW Z1 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +7.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many BMW Z1s 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.