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 occupies the rarest tier of the British sports-car market, with only 32 examples built during its production run. This extreme scarcity alone positions it as a "Holy Grail" collectible, placing it among the most sought-after marques by serious enthusiasts and museum curators.
No recorded sales have transacted in the past twelve months across the tracked market, making price discovery difficult and liquidity effectively non-existent. With zero active listings currently available, the Mantis remains almost entirely off the secondary market, a characteristic typical of cars in this production-volume bracket that rarely change hands.
The combination of ultra-low production, confirmed appreciating-classic status, and complete market illiquidity means that valuations are determined almost entirely by private negotiation between informed parties. Without transaction data, any price guidance would be speculative; buyers and sellers must rely on expert appraisal and direct market inquiry.
Desirability indicators show low current market momentum despite the car's collectibility score, suggesting that demand, while intense among a tiny specialist group, remains narrowly distributed. This dynamic is common among ultra-rare British microcars, where availability rather than interest often sets the pace.
The three- and five-year outlook cannot be projected with confidence given the absence of recent transaction history and price movement data. Any appreciation or depreciation trajectory will depend almost entirely on whether examples enter the market and at what price points serious collectors are willing to transact.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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.