Land Rover Defender Works V8
2018–2018
$319,773
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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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 Land Rover Defender Works V8 sits at an estimated AUD $319,773 in the Australian market, reflecting the extreme scarcity and collector cachet of this factory-built performance variant. With only 150 units produced globally, this is among the most restricted modern Defenders ever released, positioning it firmly in the "Holy Grail" tier of collectibility.
The Australian market for this model remains virtually non-existent at a transactional level, with no recorded sales tracked over the past year and no active listings currently available. This absence of data points underscores both the illiquid nature of the car and the reality that owners are holding rather than selling, a typical pattern for ultra-low-production specialist vehicles.
Without recent comparable transactions in Australia, pricing transparency is limited to asking values and dealer positioning rather than realized market clears. Potential buyers should expect significant negotiation variability and long lead times to source an example, as the model rarely appears for public sale in any geography.
The Works V8 designation carries inherent desirability among Land Rover purists and V8 enthusiasts, though current weak demand signals suggest sentiment is currently muted compared to hype cycles in other markets. Condition, service history, and mileage will likely prove decisive factors in any eventual transaction, given the lack of established pricing benchmarks.
Long-term prospects for this model rest primarily on sustained interest in modern classic Land Rovers and the broader collectible SUV category, rather than on near-term market momentum. At current rarity levels, ownership is best approached from a passion perspective rather than as a speculative vehicle.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$319,773
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$2,540
- Maintenance$4,870
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$12,280
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
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Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.