Shelby GT500
1967–1968
Lowest price
US$79,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$173,250
Since 2020 · n=84
Highest price
US$495,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
85
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 85 lots

Based on 85 verified auction results
US$203,500
Market value · recent verified sales
+23.3%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 23.3% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$333,612
+64%
5-Year Forecast
US$393,506
+93%
Market scores
67
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$47,385+27%47 with · 31 without · high 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 Shelby GT500 market is running hot, with the median price climbing to $203,500 on a year-over-year surge of 23.3 percent. That gain sits well ahead of broader collectible-car indices and reflects strong demand momentum across the segment.
The 21 sales tracked over the past 12 months represent a consistent but not outsized transaction flow, suggesting moderate liquidity. With 85 total sales in the database, the market has enough historical depth to establish reliable pricing benchmarks, though individual models and years can still trade with meaningful variance.
Shelby GT500s occupy the collectible tier with a score of 6, where high desirability and American muscle-car pedigree anchor valuations. The nameplate's production volumes and specific generations drive much of the buying interest; rarity and documented history remain the primary valuation levers in this market.
The near-term outlook projects appreciation to roughly $334,000 by year three, a 63.9 percent gain from current levels. The five-year base case reaches $393,500, or 93.4 percent above today's median—a trajectory underpinned by stable collector enthusiasm and the continued scarcity of well-preserved examples.
At current valuations and with a HOLD signal in place, the market is pricing in the bulk of near-term upside. Buyers should expect to compete in a moderately liquid environment; sellers have room to wait for seasonal demand spikes or better-condition examples to command meaningful premiums.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$203,500
- Annual appr. rate+23.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked86
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared86 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,610
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$8,050
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months26
- Sell-Through31%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$220,596
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$79,200 – US$2,200,000
- Total Sales Tracked85
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$324,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Brittany Blue · Manual
US$308,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Acapulco Blue · Manual
US$264,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red · Manual
US$181,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Wimbledon White · Manual
US$180,000
Bring a Trailer · 18 Jul 2026
Acapulco Blue · 4-speed manual
US$222,222
Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026
Acapulco Blue Metallic · 4-Speed
US$363,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Acapulco Blue · Manual
US$203,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
Acapulco Blue · Automatic
US$126,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
Sunlit Gold · Automatic
US$176,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Apr 2026
Highland Green · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.