AC Cobra
1962–1968
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

Based on 4 verified auction results
£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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.