Ford Falcon XC Cobra
1978–1978

£102,940
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.
MSRP
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Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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5-Year Forecast
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Estimates based on 1 verified United Kingdom sale.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ford Falcon XC Cobra occupies the uppermost tier of collectible Australian muscle cars, with a median valuation of £102,940 on the UK market. This positioning reflects the model's extreme rarity and iconic status within the classic car world.
Production was capped at just 400 units, making the XC Cobra one of the most scarce performance Falcons ever built. The car carries a Holy Grail collectibility score, a classification reserved for the most sought-after and historically significant vehicles in its category. Scarcity of this magnitude underpins long-term value retention regardless of broader market conditions.
The UK market for this model is effectively illiquid, with no tracked sales over the past 12 months and no active listings recorded. This absence of transaction data reflects both the extreme rarity of export examples and the highly specialized nature of the buyer pool. When XC Cobras do change hands, sales tend to occur through private treaty or specialist auction channels rather than regular market channels.
Without recent comparable transactions, establishing trend direction or near-term momentum is not possible. The lack of sales data also prevents reliable assessment of typical mileage or condition profiles for UK examples. Prospective buyers or sellers should expect to rely on specialist valuation rather than recent market benchmarks.
The ultra-limited production run and Holy Grail status suggest the XC Cobra will continue to appeal to serious collectors and Australian muscle car enthusiasts, but the illiquid market means any transaction will depend heavily on finding a buyer with both deep knowledge and deep pockets.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£102,940
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£800
- Maintenance£2,400
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£5,600
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
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Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.