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Shelby GT500

1967–1968

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  • 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

Shelby GT500

Based on 85 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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 has posted robust gains over the past year, with median prices reaching US$203,500—a 23.3 percent climb from twelve months prior. This upward momentum reflects sustained collector appetite for one of American muscle car history's most storied nameplates.

Recent transaction flow continues to support the broader appreciation trend, with twenty-one sales recorded in the trailing twelve months out of eighty-five total tracked in the dataset. The moderate liquidity profile suggests buyers and sellers have adequate time to locate counterparties, though the market is not flooded with inventory.

Shelby GT500s occupy a secure position in the appreciating-classic tier, buoyed by high inherent desirability and cultural significance within American automotive collecting circles. The collectibility score of 6 reflects the nameplate's enduring appeal and the model's standing as a recognized blue-chip entry point for muscle car portfolios.

The base case projection models prices reaching US$333,612 within three years—a 63.9 percent gain from current levels—with five-year appreciation to US$393,506 representing a 93.4 percent total appreciation. These forecasts are grounded in high confidence and assume continued collector demand without major market disruption.

The absence of active listings on major platforms at present may signal either a brief supply dip or a seasonal lull in selling activity. Either way, the fundamentals supporting moderate-to-strong appreciation remain intact across the three and five-year outlook window.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$203,500
  • Annual appr. rate+23.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked86
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared86 (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$1,610
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$8,050
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$324,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$308,000

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$264,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$181,500

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$180,000

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Jul 2026

  • US$222,222

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$363,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$203,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$126,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$176,000

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Apr 2026

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