1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Market Value & Price History
The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 has a current market value of $858,000 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $627,000 and $990,000. Based on US sales through Aug 15, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 21 verified auction sales for the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 (19 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 15, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | $1,072,500 | 2,057 mi | Manual |
| Mar 9, 2025 | $715,000 | 64,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $478,000 | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $1,215,000 | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $1,132,500 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $925,000 | 100,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $682,000 | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2018 | $605,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 19, 2018 | $962,500 | — | Manual |
| Aug 18, 2017 | $803,000 | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 459,200 GBP | 18,000 mi | — |
| Mar 12, 2016 | $1,155,000 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2016 | $990,000 | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2015 | $990,000 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | $924,000 | 23,000 mi | — |
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1963 Shelby Cobra 289: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 worth?
A 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 is worth approximately $858,000 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 15, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $627,000 and $990,000; the full verified range is $253,000 to $1,215,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 cost new?
The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 carried an original MSRP of $5,995. Verified examples now trade around $858,000.
How much has the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 is worth about 14212% more than its original MSRP of $5,995, with verified examples now trading around $858,000. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 21 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 sales in total.
Are 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 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 1963 Shelby Cobra 289. 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 1963 Shelby Cobra 289?
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