Shelby Cobra 427

1965 to 1967 · Roadster · Limited edition · 348 built

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Shifty Estimate
$80,300
Medium confidence · $47K to $1.43M
Median · 12 mo
$76,500
Sales · 12 mo
5
For sale now
2
Market cap
$27.9M · 348 built
Original MSRP
$7,495Up 971% since new

The market

Every recorded 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · AllCollectorCars
$48,405 · 8,501 mi · Blue
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$500k$1.00M$1.50MMar 20182020202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $80k
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11 sales · 6 unsoldmedian $76kupdated Oct 2026

Latest results

The newest 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 sales with photographs
1965 Shelby Cobra 427, sold Aug 2026

Sold $1,509,000

1967 · Guardsman Blue · 21,000 mi
Aug 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
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Specifications

Engine
Naturally Aspirated V8, 7.0L
Power
425 hp
Torque
480 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.2 s
Top speed
165 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
1,150 lb
Production
348 built
Original MSRP
$7,495
Designer
Carroll Shelby

Common questions

How much does a Shelby Cobra 427 cost?

A 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 cost $7,495 new. Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $76,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $80,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $47,384 to $1,434,100, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $80,300. We rate confidence medium: 5 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Shelby Cobra 427 a good investment?

It has appreciated 971% against its $7,495 list price. Only 348 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $34,500 to $1,509,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Shelby Cobra 427 have sold?

Shifty has 15 public sales of the Shelby Cobra 427 on file. The earliest was on Mar 9, 2018.

What has a Shelby Cobra 427 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $48,405Aug 31, 2026Blue · 8,501 mi
  • $1,509,000Aug 26, 2026Guardsman Blue · 21,000 mi
  • $76,500Aug 2, 2026dark-blue · 12,292 mi

How many Shelby Cobra 427 are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 2 listings of the Shelby Cobra 427 for sale right now.

About the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427

The 427 Cobra represents the apex of Carroll Shelby's vision, stuffing Ford's biggest engine into AC's lightweight chassis. With 425 hp from the 7.0-liter side-oiler V8, the 427 delivered brutal acceleration that could embarrass Ferraris costing twice as much. Only 348 street versions were built between 1965-1967, making authentic examples extraordinarily valuable today. The wider body accommodated massive Goodyear racing tires, while flared fenders became the Cobra's signature look. At $7,495 originally, it seemed expensive compared to Corvettes, but performance justified every penny. The 427's racing heritage includes victories at Sebring and Le Mans, cementing its motorsport credentials. Today's collector market treats original 427s as American icons, with pristine examples commanding seven-figure sums. The combination of Ford power, British chassis engineering, and Shelby's racing expertise created automotive legend. Each surviving 427 represents a piece of American performance history.

Sales and listings

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