Shelby GT350
1965–1966
Lowest price
US$78,100
Since 2020
Median price
US$170,500
Since 2020 · n=87
Highest price
US$3,750,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
87
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 87 lots

Based on 87 verified auction results
US$203,500
Market value · recent verified sales
+43.7%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 43.7% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
US$621,453
+205%
5-Year Forecast
US$920,917
+353%
Market scores
66
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$52,194+31%52 with · 26 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 GT350 is trading at a median of $203,500 in the current market, up 43.7 percent year-over-year—a sharp appreciation that reflects sustained collector demand for this marque. The HOLD signal suggests recent momentum has stabilized near fair value after a steep climb.
With only 562 examples built, the GT350 occupies the "Holy Grail" tier of collectibility, making production scarcity the primary anchor for its desirability. Condition, originality, and documentation have become standard gatekeepers for trades at this level, where buyer expectations are exacting.
The sample of 20 sales tracked over the past year, drawn from a total population of 87 recorded transactions, indicates moderate liquidity—enough to suggest a functioning market, but thin enough that pricing remains selective and dependent on individual car merit. The absence of active listings signals either temporary supply tightness or a reluctance to list until sellers perceive fresh momentum.
Base projections anticipate the median rising to $621,453 over three years (205 percent appreciation) and $920,917 over five years (352 percent appreciation). These forecasts are anchored to long-term scarcity dynamics and the GT350's locked position in early Shelby hierarchy, though they assume no major economic headwinds or market sentiment shifts.
The current pricing reflects genuine appreciation potential, but the torrid 43.7 percent year-over-year climb suggests much of the near-term upside may already be priced in. Buyers entering at current levels should view the GT350 as a multi-year hold rather than a quick flip vehicle.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$203,500
- Annual appr. rate+43.7%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked88
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared88 (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-Through30%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$325,632
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$78,100 – US$3,750,000
- Total Sales Tracked87
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$117,501
Bring a Trailer · 17 Aug 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$330,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Black · Automatic
US$180,000
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
Acapulco Blue
US$140,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
Sapphire Blue · four-speed manual
US$165,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
automatic
US$187,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Candy Apple Red · Manual
US$2,750,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Wimbledon White · Manual
US$192,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
Sapphire Blue · Automatic
US$264,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Raven Black · Automatic
US$605,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Wimbledon White · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.