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AC Cobra

1962–1968

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  • Lowest price

    US$37,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$68,000

    Since 2020 · n=12

  • Highest price

    US$396,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    13

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 13 lots

AC Cobra

Based on 13 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$70,000

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

US$76,671

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$78,952

+13%

Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    US$22,750-33%

    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 market has contracted sharply, with the median price falling to US$70,000 from roughly US$92,000 a year ago—a 24 percent decline that signals underlying softness in this segment. The sell signal reflects both recent momentum and the broader downward pressure on the model over the past twelve months.

Trading remains thin, with just five sales in the last year and thirteen tracked across the full database. This sparse transaction volume means wide price variance between individual sales and limited depth for buyers or sellers seeking quick executions.

As a collectible-tier classic with moderate desirability, the AC Cobra holds steady ground in the broader market, though production history and specific variant details are the primary drivers of value differentiation among examples. Collector interest remains present but is not broad enough to support rapid price recovery.

The base projection points to modest gains over the medium term, with prices expected to recover to roughly US$76,700 by year three and US$79,000 by year five—representing 9.5 and 12.8 percent appreciation respectively. These gains assume stabilization of current demand and a return to conditions that favor appreciating classics, though the thin liquidity and recent downturn create near-term uncertainty.

With no active listings currently tracked in the market, availability remains constrained. Prospective sellers should weigh the timing risk carefully given recent depreciation, while buyers entering now may benefit from reduced competition, provided they hold through the projected recovery window.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$70,000
  • 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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months10
  • Sell-Through77%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$109,979
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$37,000 – US$396,000
  • Total Sales Tracked13

Recent sales

Showing latest 12
  • US$40,500

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026

  • US$49,250

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$37,000

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026

  • US$42,750

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$45,250

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026

  • US$155,000

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026

  • US$70,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026

  • US$66,000

    Bring a Trailer · 1 May 2026

  • US$159,500

    mecum · 11 Apr 2026

  • US$396,000

    mecum · 17 Aug 2024

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