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
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Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Marcos Mantis remains one of the most elusive British sports cars in the American collector market, with only 32 examples produced across its entire production run. Despite its classification as an appreciating classic and a Holy Grail collectibility score, the model has generated zero tracked sales in our US database over the past twelve months, making any price discovery impossible at this time.
The absence of transaction data reflects the Mantis's position as a genuinely rare machine—scarcity at this level means these cars rarely change hands through conventional channels, and when they do, sales often occur outside formal market reporting. With no active listings currently tracked and minimal liquidity, the model functions more as a locked collection piece than as a market-traded asset.
The Mantis's low recorded desirability score should be read carefully in context: this likely reflects limited collector awareness and market activity rather than any deficiency in the car itself. Production of just 32 units places it firmly in the ultra-rare category that typically commands premium valuations among serious enthusiasts once transactions occur.
Without recent sales data, meaningful price trends, mileage profiles, or forward projections cannot be established. Potential buyers or sellers of a Mantis should expect to rely on specialist dealer networks and direct collector channels rather than conventional market comparables. The lack of liquidity demands patience and expertise, but the extreme rarity and Holy Grail status suggest underlying collector interest remains strong among those with access to the market.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
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- Avg Mileage at Sale—
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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.