Ford Falcon XC Cobra
1978–1978

US$137,940
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.
MSRP
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Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Ford Falcon XC Cobra occupies the highest tier of Australian muscle-car collectibility, with a current median valuation near US$138,000. Only 400 units were produced, making it one of the rarest factory-built Cobras and a genuine Holy Grail acquisition for serious collectors of the marque.
Market liquidity for this model is severely constrained—no sales were tracked over the past twelve months, and no active listings are currently visible in the US market. This absence of transaction data means the US$138,000 valuation should be treated as a reference point rather than a confirmed market clearing price.
The illiquid nature of XC Cobras reflects their scarcity and the geographically dispersed collector base that pursues Australian-market Fords. Buyers and sellers typically operate through private channels or specialist Australian automotive brokers rather than conventional auction lanes, making price discovery difficult for outsiders.
Without recent comparable sales or forward-looking transaction signals, three- and five-year price projections cannot be reliably established. Market momentum for ultra-rare Australian classics remains steady among dedicated enthusiasts, but transaction frequency is too sparse to discern directional trends.
Prospective buyers should expect an extended search window and likely require direct outreach to known keepers or international brokers specializing in Antipodean muscle cars. The combination of extreme rarity and minimal liquidity means pricing negotiations will be highly specific to condition, provenance, and individual collector circumstances.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$137,940
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,070
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,510
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.