1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible has a current market value of $14,849 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2009 between $15,000 and $17,600. Based on US sales through Aug 23, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $16,000 to $27,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 16 verified auction sales for the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible, latest sale Aug 23, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible Price History
The median 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sold for $15,625 in 2023, against $16,500 in 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,625 | 4 |
| 2022 | $16,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | $15,500 | 57,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $10,500 | 57,000 mi | Manual |
| May 13, 2025 | $10,450 | 70,848 mi | Manual |
| Feb 22, 2025 | $16,500 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $15,000 | 29,300 mi | Manual |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $17,600 | 53,403 mi | Manual |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $16,250 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 8, 2023 | $12,500 | 44,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 10, 2022 | $16,000 | 15,500 mi | Manual |
| Feb 20, 2022 | $28,250 | 3,900 mi | Manual |
| Jan 30, 2022 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
| Sep 16, 2021 | $23,650 | — | Manual |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $22,750 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $13,750 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2018 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
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How much is a 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible worth?
A 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible is worth approximately $14,849 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 23, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,000 and $17,600; the full verified range is $10,450 to $28,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible cost new?
The 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible carried an original MSRP of $28,135. Verified examples now trade around $14,849.
How much has the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible depreciated?
The 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible is worth about 47% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $28,135, and verified examples now trade around $14,849. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 16 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sales in total.
Are 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible. 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 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible?
DriveIndex lists 3 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible for sale, priced from $16,000 to $27,900 (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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