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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 market is in a pronounced upswing, with the median price now standing at $203,500 after a 23.3 percent gain over the past twelve months. The HOLD signal reflects strong recent momentum coupled with a market already pricing in considerable appreciation, suggesting new entrants face less obvious entry points than they did a year ago.

Transaction volume over the full tracked period spans 85 sales, with 21 transactions in the past year alone, indicating moderate but steady liquidity. This level of activity is sufficient for reasonably confident price discovery, though the market remains thin enough that individual examples and their provenance still move pricing significantly.

The GT500 sits comfortably in the collectible tier with a score of 6 and carries high desirability, a positioning built on the model's performance heritage and production rarity relative to standard Mustangs. Condition, specification details, and originality remain primary drivers of individual sale outcomes within this appreciating segment.

The three-year projection suggests a floor near $333,600, representing potential 63.9 percent appreciation from current levels, while the five-year base case rises to approximately $393,500, implying 93.4 percent total gain over five years. These trajectories reflect the car's established collectible status and the structural tailwinds supporting classic American muscle in the current market environment.

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 Months27
  • Sell-Through32%

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.