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Maserati Merak

1972–1983

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Maserati Merak
SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

US$54,270

Market value · recent verified sales

-17.8%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

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

Median sold price down 17.8% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$34,803

-36%

5-Year Forecast

US$30,382

-44%

Estimates based on 3 verified United States sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Maserati Merak is trading at a median of $54,270 in the US market, down 17.8% over the past year, with a sell signal reflecting ongoing downward momentum that contradicts its theoretical classification as an appreciating classic.

Liquidity remains a critical constraint; zero sales were tracked over the twelve-month period, and there are currently no active listings, which severely limits both pricing discovery and transaction feasibility for potential buyers or sellers.

The Merak carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as collectible, though desirability is rated low and the market's behavior suggests limited enthusiasm for the model at present price levels. Production figures for context are not available in current market data.

The three-year projection shows a base case of $34,803—a 35.9% decline from current levels—while the five-year forecast reaches $30,382, representing a 44% total depreciation. These projections reflect weak underlying demand and the car's marginal position within the Italian sports car collector sphere.

Given the absence of recent transaction data, low desirability metrics, and illiquid market conditions, confidence in valuation is low. Current owners face a challenging environment, and potential buyers should recognize that any acquisition at this price point does not rest on a foundation of active market support.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$54,270
  • Annual appr. rate-17.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

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