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Land Rover Series III

1971–1985

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  • Lowest price

    US$19,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$28,500

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    US$38,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Land Rover Series III

Based on 2 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$16,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-16.6%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 16.6% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$11,085

-34%

5-Year Forecast

US$9,767

-42%

Estimates pool 43 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

31

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1978

    US$1,069-6%

    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 median US price for the Land Rover Series III has declined to $16,750, down 16.6 percent year-over-year, signaling continued downward momentum in a weak segment.

The US market for Series III Land Rovers remains severely illiquid, with only two transactions tracked over the past twelve months. This sparse trading volume makes price discovery difficult and suggests buyers should expect extended holding periods and limited negotiating leverage.

Series III models occupy the stable modern classic category with low current desirability. The segment lacks the strong collector following that supports Series I and II variants, which constrains both demand and appreciation potential.

The three-year base projection points to $11,085, implying an additional 33.8 percent decline from current levels. The five-year outlook extends that deterioration to roughly $9,767, representing a cumulative loss of 41.7 percent from today's median, driven by aging mechanical systems and limited enthusiast interest in this generation.

The combination of depreciating values, minimal liquidity, and weak demand makes the present environment unfavorable for buyers seeking value retention. Current owners holding Series III examples should evaluate exit options rather than expecting stabilization in the near term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$16,750
  • Annual appr. rate-16.6%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked44
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared44 (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$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$1,070
  • Total annual costUS$6,100

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$28,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$19,000 – US$38,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • US$19,000

    Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026

  • US$38,000

    Bring a Trailer · 25 May 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.