Swan 55-S&S-1970 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1970 – 1974·~16 hulls·Nautor
Swan 55-S&S-1970 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
54.63' · 16.65 m
Displ.
45,600 lbs · 20,684 kg
First year
1970

The Swan 55, designed by the legendary firm of Sparkman & Stephens and introduced in 1970, represents the zenith of Nautor’s early production era. As the largest model in the shipyard’s catalog during its initial production run, the 55 was a statement of intent, proving that Nautor’s Swan could translate its meticulous Finnish craftsmanship into a formidable, oceanconquering flagship. Built between 1970 and 1975, only 16 hulls were produced, making this one of the rarest and most soughtafter vintage Swans on the secondary market. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage Archive, the model—technically Sparkman & Stephens design number 2007—was offered primarily as a yawl, though sloop configurations were available for those seeking a more simplified sail plan.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 552,655
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+373.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Spain (60.0%) · Italy (20.0%) · Portugal (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 55-S&S-1970 listings span 3 countries. Spain leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Italy and Portugal.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 552,6553060.0%
Italy$ 2,617,8411120.0%
Portugal$ 389,7671020.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,079154
Oyster 5556.25'$ 372,286134
Nautor Swan 7778.77'$ 1,361,277128
Hallberg-Rassy 5554.72'$ 1,221,659104
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Discovery 5554.79'$ 649,99594
Nautor Swan Swan 55 CC54.98'$ 2,262,97876
Swan 55-S&S-1970You are here$ 552,65551

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 55-S&S-1970 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 55-S&S-1970 over the past 12 months is $552,655. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 55-S&S-1970 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Swan 55-S&S-1970 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 55-S&S-1970 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 55-S&S-1970 has increased by 373.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 55-S&S-1970 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 55-S&S-1970 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (60.0%), Italy (20.0%), Portugal (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swan 55-S&S-1970?+
Comparable models include Swan 46, Swan 40, Swan 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.