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 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
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.