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Shelby Cobra 289

1964–1965

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Shelby Cobra 289
HOLDStablemedium confidence

$1,507,576

Market value · recent verified sales

-0.2%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (-0.2%). No strong directional signal.

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

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$1,501,009

-0%

5-Year Forecast

$1,498,920

-1%

Estimates based on 10 verified Australia sales.

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Shelby Cobra 289 sits at a median valuation of AUD $1,507,576 in the Australian market, with a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.2 percent. The HOLD signal reflects a stable pricing environment, though medium confidence in the assessment reflects limited transaction data supporting the valuation.

Liquidity remains a critical constraint for this model in Australia, with zero sales tracked over the past twelve months and no active listings currently recorded. This illiquid standing means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and potentially wider bid-ask spreads than more frequently traded classics.

The Shelby Cobra 289 carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it in the collectible tier with appreciating-classic classification characteristics. Desirability registers as low in the current Australian market, which directly correlates with the sparse transaction activity and limited supply visibility.

Base projections suggest modest headwinds over the medium term, with three-year and five-year forecasts indicating declines of 0.4 percent and 0.6 percent respectively from current levels. These subdued trajectories reflect both the thin local market depth and the general valuation stability observed over the trailing twelve months.

For prospective acquirers, the fair entry recommendation acknowledges that current pricing appears reasonable relative to fundamentals, though the near-zero transaction frequency makes price discovery genuinely difficult. Any purchase decision should account for the extended holding period likely required before a suitable buyer emerges in this illiquid segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$1,507,576
  • Annual appr. rate-0.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$12,080
  • Maintenance$8,120
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$25,070
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.

Common questions

What is a Shelby Cobra 289 worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $1,507,576, based on 10 verified auction sales.

Is the Shelby Cobra 289 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -0.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Shelby Cobra 289s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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