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 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
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.