AC Cobra
1962–1968
Lowest price
US$480
Since 2020
Median price
US$126,500
Since 2020 · n=9
Highest price
US$396,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
9
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 9 lots

Based on 9 verified auction results
US$70,000
Market value · recent verified sales
Price History
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$76,671
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$78,952
+13%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The AC Cobra market is trading at a US$70,000 median, with a three-year base projection to US$76,671 and a five-year outlook to US$78,952, implying compound growth of approximately 3 percent annually over the five-year window. The modest pace of appreciation is consistent with the car's classification as an appreciating classic rather than a blue-chip investment piece.
Liquidity remains thin, with only three transactions tracked over the past twelve months and nine total sales in the database. This sparse transaction count means price discovery is limited and spreads between bid and ask are likely to be wide; buyers and sellers should expect longer holding periods and more negotiation friction than in higher-volume segments.
The AC Cobra carries a collectibility score of 6 out of 10, reflecting moderate desirability in the classic market. Without production-unit data in hand, the car's scarcity relative to demand cannot be precisely quantified, but the thin liquidity and moderate desirability rating suggest supply and buyer interest are reasonably balanced rather than heavily imbalanced in either direction.
The absence of current asking inventory—zero active listings—indicates a temporary supply gap. In a thin market, gaps of this kind often close slowly and are not reliable signals of price direction, as transactions remain episodic and driven more by private sales than dealer stock rotation.
Over the next five years, the base case assumes continued modest appreciation driven by the car's established status as a collectible, but growth is not projected to accelerate materially. Buyers entering at current valuations should be prepared for single-digit annual returns and should factor in carrying costs, maintenance, and the illiquidity headwind when evaluating total return potential.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$70,000
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Best time to buy
Monthly price index vs. this model's averageBest deals on this model historically land in Jul (~66% below average). Avoid Aug, when competition drives prices higher.
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$550
- MaintenanceUS$1,500
- StorageUS$2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$4,450
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Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months6
- Sell-Through67%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$127,859
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$480 – US$396,000
- Total Sales Tracked9
Recent sales
Showing latest 9US$45,250
Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026
silver · manual
US$155,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026
black · manual
US$70,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026
black · 5-speed manual
US$480
mecum · 16 May 2026
US$66,000
Bring a Trailer · 1 May 2026
black with titanium stripes · 5-speed manual
US$159,500
mecum · 11 Apr 2026
Black · Manual
US$132,000
mecum · 17 Aug 2024
Shelby Blue · Manual
US$396,000
mecum · 17 Aug 2024
Aluminum · Manual
US$126,500
mecum · 23 Sept 2023
Blue · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.