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Shelby GT500

1967–1968

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  • Lowest price

    $214,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $214,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $214,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Shelby GT500

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

$262,500

Market value · recent verified sales

+11.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 11.4% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$338,015

+29%

5-Year Forecast

$367,134

+40%

Estimates pool 86 verified sales across United States, Australia — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +$70,673+27%

    47 with · 31 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Shelby GT500 market in Australia sits at a median of AUD $262,500, up 11.4% over the past twelve months on a sample of one recorded transaction. This modest but positive movement reflects underlying appreciation in the segment, though the extremely limited transaction data warrants caution in drawing broad conclusions about price momentum.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint for this model in the Australian market. With just one tracked sale in the past year and no active listings currently, buyers and sellers face extended search windows and thin comparable data when negotiating. This illiquidity typically widens bid-ask spreads and extends holding periods for those looking to exit positions.

The Shelby GT500 carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic, positioning it firmly in the middle tier of the collector car hierarchy. However, desirability scores register as low relative to competing American muscle cars, which may explain the scarcity of transaction flow despite the model's cultural significance.

Base projections suggest the median could reach approximately AUD $338,015 within three years, representing 28.8% appreciation, with five-year estimates pointing toward AUD $367,134, or 39.9% growth. These forecasts assume steady collector interest and typical appreciation rates for this classification, though the ultra-thin transaction sample introduces elevated forecast uncertainty.

For current holders, the HOLD signal reflects the car's appreciation trajectory balanced against liquidity constraints and low active desirability in the market. New buyers should anticipate extended search times and may find negotiating leverage limited by the absence of recent comparables, making patience a necessary prerequisite before committing capital.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$262,500
  • Annual appr. rate+11.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked86
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared86 (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)$2,130
  • Maintenance$4,870
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$11,870
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$214,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$214,500 – $214,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $214,500

    Collecting Cars · 23 Jul 2025

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