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Land Rover Series III

1971–1985

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  • Lowest price

    $8,275

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $17,250

    Since 2020 · n=10

  • Highest price

    $31,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    10

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 10 lots

Land Rover Series III

Based on 10 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$15,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-16.7%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 16.7% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$9,912

-34%

5-Year Forecast

$8,729

-42%

Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1978

    $1,101-6%

    23 with · 20 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Series III Land Rover market in Australia is contracting sharply, with the median price down to AUD $15,000 and a sell signal in place. Year-over-year pricing has fallen 16.7%, reflecting broader weakness in the segment despite the model's status as a collectible.

Liquidity remains thin, with only three tracked sales in the past 12 months against a total sample of ten vehicles. The absence of active listings reinforces that buyer appetite is subdued, making exits potentially difficult without price concessions.

The model carries a collectibility score of 5 and stable modern classic classification, though desirability is rated low. Production data is unavailable, but the Series III's age and agricultural heritage typically appeal to a niche restoration and utility-focused demographic rather than mainstream collectors.

The outlook is decidedly downward. Base projections suggest median values will contract to around AUD $9,912 within three years (down 33.9%) and to AUD $8,729 within five years (down 41.8%). This deterioration reflects aging vehicles, rising restoration costs, and limited cross-buyer appeal beyond enthusiasts.

Sellers should treat the current market window cautiously. With thin liquidity and negative momentum, holders face a choice between accepting near-term discounts or holding through continued depreciation. The market structure offers little support for near-term recovery.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$15,000
  • Annual appr. rate-16.7%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked44
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared44 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$810
  • Total annual cost$8,420

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through30%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$17,948
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$8,275 – $31,500
  • Total Sales Tracked10

Recent sales

Showing latest 10
  • $15,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Jan 2026

  • $10,500

    Collecting Cars · 11 Dec 2025

  • $20,750

    Collecting Cars · 24 Oct 2025

  • $16,500

    Collecting Cars · 7 Jul 2025

  • $8,275

    Collecting Cars · 19 Feb 2025

  • $31,500

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jan 2025

  • $22,000

    Collecting Cars · 12 Dec 2024

  • $26,750

    Collecting Cars · 2 Dec 2024

  • $18,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Nov 2024

  • $10,200

    Collecting Cars · 30 Oct 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.