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United Kingdom market

AC Cobra

1962–1968

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  • Lowest price

    £24,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £27,000

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    £160,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

AC Cobra

Based on 4 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£27,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-24.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 24.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£14,555

-46%

5-Year Forecast

£12,088

-55%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    £9,033-33%

    3 with · 13 without · low 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 AC Cobra market in the UK has deteriorated significantly, with the median price now standing at £27,000 after a sharp 24 percent decline over the past 12 months. The sell signal reflects both recent weakness and a concerning longer-term trajectory that shows no near-term stabilization.

Liquidity remains thin with only three sales tracked in the past year and four total in the dataset, which constrains price discovery and suggests buyers are highly selective in this segment. The absence of active listings further underscores limited supply activity and weak dealer confidence at current asking levels.

As an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the AC Cobra occupies a moderate desirability tier where condition, provenance, and specification details typically drive individual transaction outcomes. The categorical designation suggests historical appreciation potential, though current market conditions are overriding that structural support.

Base projections paint a sobering picture: the model is forecast to decline to £14,555 (down 46 percent) within three years and £12,088 (down 55 percent) by year five. These declines imply ongoing pressure from softening demand, suggesting that the depreciation seen over the past year is part of a broader repricing phase rather than a temporary correction.

Sellers holding AC Cobras should recognize the headwinds; thin liquidity and a depreciating status mean timing and realistic pricing are essential to avoid prolonged holding periods. Prospective buyers may find value at these lower levels, though the trajectory suggests patience could yield better entry points before any stabilization takes hold.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£27,000
  • Annual appr. rate-24.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked18
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared18 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£70,333
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£24,000 – £160,000
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £160,000

    the-market · 19 Dec 2025

  • £27,000

    Collecting Cars · 31 Oct 2025

  • £24,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2024

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