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AC Cobra

1962–1968

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  • Lowest price

    £24,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £27,000

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    £160,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

AC Cobra

Based on 4 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£27,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-24.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 24.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£14,555

-46%

5-Year Forecast

£12,088

-55%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    £9,033-33%

    3 with · 13 without · low 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 AC Cobra segment in the UK is trading at a median of £27,000, down 24% over the past year. This sharp retreat has generated a high-confidence sell signal, as values appear to be tracking toward deeper losses ahead.

Transaction activity remains extremely limited, with only four sales tracked in our dataset and just three in the past twelve months. This thin liquidity means that individual sales carry outsized weight in price discovery, and buyers or sellers should expect friction when negotiating either direction.

The Cobra commands a collectible classification with moderate desirability, though production-volume data is not available for this analysis. Condition and mileage details were not recorded in recent transactions, making it difficult to assess whether depreciation reflects broader market sentiment or shifts in the quality of cars entering the market.

Base projections point to sustained decline over the medium term. The three-year forecast suggests a median slide to £14,555 (down 46%), while the five-year case implies further erosion to £12,088 (down 55% from current levels). These trajectories assume continuation of recent momentum without material shifts in buyer appetite or market conditions.

The combination of falling prices, thin transaction flow, and negative medium-term outlook suggests the market for UK-based Cobras is in a correction phase. Holders should treat this segment as illiquid and potentially depreciating rather than as a near-term appreciation candidate.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£27,000
  • Annual appr. rate-24.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked18
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared18 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£70,333
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£24,000 – £160,000
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £160,000

    the-market · 19 Dec 2025

  • £27,000

    Collecting Cars · 31 Oct 2025

  • £24,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2024

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

AC Cobra Prices & Market Data — United Kingdom | Marque