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Shelby Cobra 289

1964–1965

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Shelby Cobra 289
HOLDStablemedium confidence

£742,537

Market value · recent verified sales

-0.2%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (-0.2%). No strong directional signal.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£739,303

-0%

5-Year Forecast

£738,274

-1%

Estimates based on 10 verified United Kingdom sales.

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Shelby Cobra 289 has tracked a median price of £742,537 in the UK market, with minimal movement over the past year at down 0.2 percent. The HOLD signal and stable status suggest the market has reached an equilibrium, though the medium confidence level reflects the limited transaction activity available for analysis.

Current liquidity conditions are severely constrained, with zero sales tracked over the twelve-month period and no active listings recorded. This illiquid environment means that pricing discovery is difficult and exit timing becomes a material consideration for any potential buyer.

The car carries a collectibility score of 6 and maintains appreciating classic status within the market taxonomy. However, the low desirability marker and sparse trading activity suggest the model operates in a narrower buyer pool than headline valuations might otherwise imply.

The three-year base projection indicates a modest decline to £739,303, representing a 0.4 percent downward adjustment. Over five years, the model is forecast to settle near £738,274, a 0.6 percent decline from current levels, reflecting a market that has likely found its natural price floor rather than a vehicle experiencing meaningful appreciation momentum.

Given the illiquid market and absence of recent comparable sales data, fair entry positioning depends heavily on individual condition, provenance, and the specific circumstances of the sale. The stable outlook and fair entry recommendation suggest this is neither a growth opportunity nor a distressed position, but rather a holding asset for committed collectors.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£742,537
  • Annual appr. rate-0.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (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)£5,950
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£12,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a Shelby Cobra 289 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £742,537, based on 10 verified auction sales.

Is the Shelby Cobra 289 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -0.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Shelby Cobra 289s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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