1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Market Value & Price History
The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a current market value of $1,043,880, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $792,000 to $1,375,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289, latest sale Mar 7, 2026. Methodology
1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $5,995.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | $967,500 | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $1,298,000 | 7,560 mi |
| Jan 14, 2022 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Apr 27, 2013 | $1,001,000 | 500 mi |
| Aug 17, 2012 | $792,000 | 3,000 mi |
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1965 Shelby Cobra 289: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 worth?
The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a market value of approximately $1,043,880, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $792,000 and $1,375,000.
How many 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 5 sales in total.
Is the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 on DriveIndex.
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