Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible

1969 to 1970 · Convertible · 335 built

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Shifty Estimate
$275,000
Low confidence · $206K to $344K
Median · 12 mo
$190,850
Sales · 12 mo
2
Market cap
$92.1M · 335 built
Original MSRP
$4,709Up 5740% since new

The market

Every recorded 1969 Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible sale, by date and price
May 2026 · Mecum Auctions
$275,000 · Grabber Orange
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$100k$150k$200k$250kJan 2026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $275k
Sold
2 salesmedian $191kupdated May 2026

Community

Every GT500

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 21, 2026
Every GT500. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 21, 2026
1969-70 GT500 Convertible1969 to 19701968 GT500 Convertible1968KR (King of the Road)1968KR Convertible19681967 GT5001967Super Snake (1967)1967
Shifty Estimate$275,000Low confidenceNot enough sales yet$220,000Low confidence$176,400Low confidence$196,000Low confidence$250,000Low confidence
Sold medianToo few sales to call2 salesNo sale$243,0004 salesToo few sales to call1 saleNo sale$250,0003 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: KR-4-Speed.

Specifications

Engine
V8, 7.0L
Power
335 hp
Torque
440 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.5 s
Top speed
140 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
335 built
Original MSRP
$4,709

Common questions

How much does a Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible cost?

A 1969 Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible cost $4,709 new. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $190,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $275,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $206,250 to $343,750, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1969 Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $275,000. That sits above the $190,850 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible a good investment?

It has appreciated 5740% against its $4,709 list price. Only 335 were built.

How many Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible have sold?

Shifty has 2 public sales of the Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible on file. The earliest was on Jan 22, 2026.

What has a Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible sold for at auction?

The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $275,000May 16, 2026Grabber Orange
  • $106,700Jan 22, 2026RED

About the 1969 Shelby GT500 1969-70 GT500 Convertible

The 1969-70 Shelby GT500 Convertible represents the final chapter of Carroll Shelby's original Mustang partnership, making it among the most coveted drop-tops in American muscle car history. Built during Ford's transition period, these cars featured the thunderous 428 Cobra Jet V8 producing 335 horsepower, though actual output was closer to 400. The aggressive bodywork, with its distinctive side scoops and rear spoiler, was more refined than earlier brutal GT500s but lost none of the menace. Only 335 convertibles were produced across both model years, with 1970 being particularly rare at just 86 units. These represent the end of an era before Shelby's name was reduced to a trim package. Today, genuine GT500 convertibles command serious money, especially numbers-matching examples with documentation. The combination of rarity, provenance, and that intoxicating big-block soundtrack makes these essential pieces of American performance history.

Sales and listings

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