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AC Cobra

1962–1968

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  • 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

AC Cobra

Based on 9 verified auction results

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US$70,000

Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Sept 2023Today

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 average

Best 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
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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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 9
  • 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$480

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$66,000

    Bring a Trailer · 1 May 2026

  • US$159,500

    mecum · 11 Apr 2026

  • US$132,000

    mecum · 17 Aug 2024

  • US$396,000

    mecum · 17 Aug 2024

  • US$126,500

    mecum · 23 Sept 2023

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