Land Rover Defender Works V8
2018–2018
US$211,050
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.
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
Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Land Rover Defender Works V8 occupies a unique position in the collector car market, with a median price of $211,050 reflecting its status as one of the rarest modern Land Rovers ever produced. Only 150 units were built, making it an extraordinarily scarce vehicle that commands Holy Grail-tier collectibility scoring.
The absence of tracked sales data over the past 12 months underscores the fundamental illiquidity of this model in the secondary market. With zero active listings and no recent transactions on record, establishing reliable pricing momentum or identifying buyer appetite proves difficult for both sellers and potential acquirers.
The Works V8 designation places it in the appreciating classic category, though the lack of transaction history means value trajectory cannot be verified through recent comparable sales. The extreme scarcity of production and the specialized nature of this factory-upgraded model suggest that when examples do change hands, pricing is likely driven by individual circumstances rather than broader market conditions.
The illiquid status and low desirability reading likely reflect the reality that these vehicles are held by collectors who rarely release them for sale, rather than any fundamental weakness in the platform itself. The rarity and engineering pedigree maintain strong theoretical value, but the absence of an active secondary market means owners should expect extended holding periods if they choose to sell.
Without recent sales activity or pricing signals, projecting three or five-year value movement remains speculative. Prospective buyers should treat any acquisition as a long-term hold and recognize that exit timing may be constrained by the limited pool of potential purchasers for this marque and specification.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$211,050
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,680
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$8,120
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
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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.