Shelby Cobra 289 Market Value & Price History
The Shelby Cobra 289 has a market value of $858,000 to $1,026,700 depending on year and condition, based on 44 verified auction sales (data through Oct 16, 2026) across 2 model years (1963–1965). Individual examples have sold from $253,000 to $1,375,000, with 3 sold in the past 12 months. 1 is listed for sale.
Shelby Cobra 289 Value by Year
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Recent Shelby Cobra 289 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1963 | $1,072,500 | 2,057 mi |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1965 | $967,500 | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 1965 | $1,298,000 | 7,560 mi |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 1963 | $715,000 | 64,000 mi |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 1963 | $478,000 | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 1963 | $1,215,000 | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 1965 | $1,160,000 | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 1963 | $1,132,500 | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1963 | $925,000 | 100,000 mi |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 1965 | $1,050,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 1965 | $1,375,000 | — |
| May 22, 2021 | 1965 | $967,500 | — |
Shelby Cobra 289: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Shelby Cobra 289 worth?
Shelby Cobra 289 market values range from $858,000 to $1,026,700 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $253,000 to $1,375,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Shelby Cobra 289 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Shelby Cobra 289 year (1963–1965), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Shelby Cobra 289 sell per year?
3 Shelby Cobra 289 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 44 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Shelby Cobra 289?
DriveIndex lists 1 Shelby Cobra 289 for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.