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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

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

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

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£14,139

-48%

5-Year Forecast

£11,648

-57%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

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Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    −£8,489-31%

    3 with · 14 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 contracted sharply, with the median transaction price now standing at £27,000—down 25 percent year-on-year. This represents a marked reversal from the appreciating-classic classification, and our confidence in this downward signal is high despite the thin sample size of just three transactions tracked over the past twelve months.

Liquidity remains constrained, with zero active listings and only four total sales in our tracked universe. This thinness means individual transactions carry outsized weight in pricing, and buyers should be cautious about interpreting any single sale as representative of fair value. The absence of current inventory also suggests dealers and private sellers may be reluctant to list at prevailing market prices.

The collectibility score of 6 places the AC Cobra firmly in collectible territory, though moderate desirability and thin transaction flow indicate it lacks the broad appeal of headline marques. Without production data available, the rarity proposition remains unclear, but the market's recent behavior suggests supply-demand dynamics are working against current owners.

Base-case projections point to material further declines, with the median falling to approximately £14,139 within three years (down 47.6 percent) and settling near £11,648 by year five (down 56.9 percent from current levels). These forecasts assume continuation of present demand weakness and no significant catalyst to restore collector interest. Holders of AC Cobras in good condition should monitor market sentiment closely over the next 12 months before considering sales in a deteriorating environment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£27,000
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked33
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared33 (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.

For sale now · 3 live

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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

Common questions

What is a AC Cobra worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £27,000, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £24,000 to £160,000.

Is the AC Cobra going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many AC Cobras are for sale right now?

We track 3 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

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