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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 has risen to a current median of $203,500, up 23.3 percent over the past twelve months—a substantial gain that reflects sustained collector interest in this segment. The HOLD signal suggests the market has absorbed recent enthusiasm, though the upward trajectory remains intact.

With 21 transactions tracked in the last year out of 85 total sales on record, the GT500 demonstrates moderate liquidity typical of genuine collectible muscle cars. This transaction volume provides reasonable market depth for buyers and sellers, though scarcity relative to mainstream classics means patience often rewards negotiators at both ends.

The GT500 carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic with high desirability, a positioning that reflects its place as an icon of American performance engineering. Production volume data is not available, but the nameplate's historical significance and relative rarity in surviving examples support its standing among serious collectors.

The base projection calls for median prices reaching $333,600 within three years and $393,500 within five years—appreciation of 63.9 percent and 93.4 percent respectively from current levels. This trajectory assumes stable collector demand and the typical appreciation curve for authenticated examples in sound condition, though specific mileage norms for traded examples are not available in the current dataset.

The absence of active listings at this moment underscores moderate but not brisk supply conditions. For buyers, this environment suggests patient shopping; for sellers, it indicates a market that rewards well-documented examples without requiring forced action.

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.