1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible has a current market value of $16,338 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 36 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2011 between $15,250 and $20,000. Based on US sales through Jul 5, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $24,488. The median sale price is up 36.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 36 verified auction sales for the 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible, latest sale Jul 5, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible Price History
The median 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sold for $11,500 in 2025, against $22,000 in 2017. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $13,825 | 6 |
| 2023 | $19,800 | 5 |
| 2022 | $18,750 | 4 |
| 2021 | $18,725 | 8 |
| 2018 | $19,250 | 3 |
| 2017 | $22,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | $15,751 | 36,000 mi | — |
| May 25, 2026 | $19,200 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $16,500 | — | — |
| May 28, 2025 | $10,325 | 52,000 mi | Manual |
| May 24, 2025 | $11,500 | 47,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $15,400 | 23,847 mi | Manual |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $12,650 | 60,919 mi | Manual |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $15,000 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
| May 19, 2024 | $17,250 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $11,250 | 77,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $10,450 | 77,420 mi | Manual |
| Oct 29, 2023 | $15,250 | 47,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 5, 2023 | $16,585 | 24,728 mi | Manual |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $19,800 | 24,537 mi | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $21,000 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible worth?
A 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible is worth approximately $16,338 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 36 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 5, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,250 and $20,000; the full verified range is $10,325 to $31,900. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible cost new?
The 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible carried an original MSRP of $27,580. Verified examples now trade around $16,338.
How much has the 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible depreciated?
The 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible is worth about 41% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $27,580, and verified examples now trade around $16,338. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 36 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sales in total.
Are 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sale price is up 36.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible?
DriveIndex lists 1 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible for sale, priced from $24,488 to $24,488 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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