Shelby Cobra

Roadster · 348 built

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Shifty Estimate
$120,000
Low confidence · $90K to $150K
Median · 12 mo
$55,500
Sales · 12 mo
5
Market cap
$41.8M · 348 built

The market

Every recorded Shelby Cobra sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$120,000 · 4,200 mi · Metallic blue with white racing stripes
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6 sales · 3 unsoldmedian $56kupdated Oct 2026

Community

Latest results

The newest Shelby Cobra sales with photographs
Shelby Cobra, sold Jan 2026

Sold $175,500

2011 · Black · 31 mi
Jan 13, 2026 · Sotheby's Motorsport
Shelby Cobra, sold Oct 2025

Sold $45,750

1965 · Rangoon Red · 5,308 mi
Oct 29, 2025 · Hagerty Marketplace
Shelby Cobra, sold Jul 2025

Sold $73,500

1965 · Orange · 6,540 mi
Jul 8, 2025 · AllCollectorCars
Other Cobra generations

Specifications

Engine
V8, 4.6L
Power
289 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.5 s
Top speed
165 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
348 built
Designer
Carroll Shelby

Common questions

How much does a Shelby Cobra cost?

Over the past 12 months, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $55,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $120,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $90,000 to $150,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a Shelby Cobra worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $120,000. That sits above the $55,500 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: 5 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.

How many Shelby Cobra have sold?

Shifty has 6 public sales of the Shelby Cobra on file. The earliest was on Jan 22, 2018.

What is the most expensive Shelby Cobra sold?

The highest public sale on file is $175,500, on Jan 13, 2026, with 31 mi.

What has a Shelby Cobra sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $120,000Oct 12, 2026Metallic blue with white racing stripes · 4,200 mi
  • $175,500Jan 13, 2026Black · 31 mi
  • $45,750Oct 29, 2025Rangoon Red · 5,308 mi

About the Shelby Cobra

The Shelby Cobra remains the ultimate David-versus-Goliath story in automotive history. When Carroll Shelby shoehorned Ford's 289 and later 427 V8 into AC's lightweight British roadster chassis, he created a monster that could embarrass Ferraris at a fraction of the cost. The original 289 Cobras produced from 1962-1965 delivered 271 horsepower in a 2,020-pound package, while the legendary 427 variants pushed 425 horsepower through the same featherweight frame. Only 998 original Cobras were built across all variants, making authentic examples extraordinarily valuable. The car's racing pedigree is unmatched, dominating SCCA competition and helping Ford secure the 1965 World Manufacturers Championship. Today, genuine Cobras command seven figures, with 427 S/C models reaching stratospheric prices. The combination of American muscle and British finesse created an icon that defined the sports car era.

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