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
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Marcos Mantis exists at the extreme edge of classic car rarity, with only 32 units ever produced, placing it firmly in "Holy Grail" collectibility territory. This British lightweight sports car occupies a unique position in automotive history, though concrete market data remains scarce in the US market.
Liquidity is effectively non-existent, with zero tracked sales in the US market over the past 12 months and no active listings currently available. This absence of transaction data means pricing signals and trend direction cannot be established with any statistical foundation.
The classification as an appreciating classic reflects the car's historical significance and extreme scarcity, but the low contemporary desirability score suggests that collector interest in the Mantis remains niche. Production volume alone—just 32 cars—creates an inherent ceiling on available inventory and a natural supply constraint that typically supports long-term value retention.
Without recent comparable sales, condition surveys, or mileage data from US market transactions, establishing reliable valuation or near-term price projections is not possible. Any Mantis that surfaces for sale would likely command significant attention from specialist British marque collectors, though the limited transaction history makes forecasting impractical.
Prospective buyers or sellers should anticipate that pricing will be heavily influenced by individual provenance, originality, and condition rather than market comps. The illiquid nature of this model means transaction timelines could extend considerably, and finding a buyer or seller may require targeted outreach within specialist collector networks.
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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- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.