BMW M1
1978–1981

$1,166,667
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.
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 Australia sale.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The BMW M1 remains one of the rarest and most revered supercars ever made, with just 453 examples built between 1978 and 1981, placing it firmly in the "Holy Grail" collectibility tier. The Australian market currently values these machines at a median of AUD $1,166,667, reflecting their status as icons of early supercar engineering and motorsport legend.
Liquidity in the Australian market for the M1 is effectively non-existent, with zero recorded sales tracked over the past 12 months and no active listings identified. This absence of transaction data means pricing signals cannot be derived from recent market activity, and any valuation represents indicative assessment rather than validated market consensus.
The M1's scarcity and enduring cultural significance keep it classified as an appreciating classic despite the lack of measurable Australian trading activity. Desirability remains contextual—while global demand among serious collectors remains strong, the model's presence in the local market is so limited that conventional supply-and-demand analysis does not apply.
Without recent sales data, mileage norms, condition assessment, or transaction momentum cannot be established for Australian examples. Prospective buyers or sellers should expect considerable negotiation range and may need to engage international channels to complete transactions at this rarity level.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$1,166,667
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$9,340
- Maintenance$8,120
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$22,330
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.