Shelby Cobra 289
1964–1965
Lowest price
US$330,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$976,250
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
US$1,375,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots
Based on 10 verified auction results
US$1,031,250
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.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$1,026,758
-0%
5-Year Forecast
US$1,025,329
-1%
Estimates based on 10 verified United States sales.
Market scores
55
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Shelby Cobra 289 market is holding steady around $1.03 million at median, with virtually flat year-over-year movement of -0.2 percent. This signals a stable floor rather than momentum in either direction, and the HOLD signal reflects a market in equilibrium.
Ten transactions over the past twelve months provide a modest but usable dataset for assessing price direction. Moderate liquidity at this price point means buyers and sellers should expect reasonable search windows without the urgency that drives premium competition.
The 289 sits in the appreciating classic tier, classified as collectible with moderate desirability in the current market. Production figures and specific mileage profiles are not available from this dataset, though the model's legendary status and early 1960s provenance remain core to its standing among enthusiasts and collectors.
The three-year projection suggests a gentle decline to $1.03 million, a negligible -0.4 percent shift from current levels. The five-year outlook follows the same trajectory, settling at $1.025 million, or -0.6 percent—indicating a market likely to remain price-stable without significant tailwinds or headwinds driving appreciation.
At current valuations, entry conditions appear fair rather than compelling. The absence of active listings and moderate desirability suggest this is a patient collector's market where pricing power is limited and time to transaction should be factored into acquisition planning.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$1,031,250
- Annual appr. rate-0.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked10
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared10 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$8,240
- MaintenanceUS$5,360
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$16,820
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through30%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$1,060,300
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$330,000 – US$1,760,000
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10US$1,072,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Guardsman Blue · Manual
US$330,000
mecum · 21 Mar 2026
Brushed Aluminum · Manual
US$1,298,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Yellow · Manual
US$990,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
Copper · Manual
US$962,500
mecum · 14 Jan 2024
Red · Manual
US$907,500
mecum · 15 Jan 2023
Red · Manual
US$1,375,000
mecum · 16 Jan 2022
Yellow
US$907,500
mecum · 14 Aug 2021
Black
US$1,760,000
mecum · 19 May 2019
Red
US$1,000,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2015
Blue · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.