1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Market Value & Price History
The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a market value of $1,026,700, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2006 between $792,000 and $1,001,000. No sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $1,150,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 22 verified auction sales for the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289, latest sale Mar 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026
Recent 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | $967,500 | — | Manual |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $1,298,000 | 7,560 mi | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $1,160,000 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $1,050,000 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2022 | $1,375,000 | — | Manual |
| May 22, 2021 | $967,500 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $950,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2019 | $912,500 | — | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2018 | $995,000 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2015 | $858,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 16, 2014 | $847,000 | — | Manual |
| Mar 8, 2014 | $990,000 | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2013 | $825,000 | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2013 | $1,001,000 | 500 mi | — |
| Mar 8, 2013 | $852,500 | — | Manual |
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1965 Shelby Cobra 289: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 worth?
A 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 is worth approximately $1,026,700, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $792,000 and $1,001,000; the full verified range is $342,400 to $1,375,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 cost new?
The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 carried an original MSRP of $5,995. Its DriveIndex market value is $1,026,700. No sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 is worth about 17026% more than its original MSRP of $5,995, with a DriveIndex market value of $1,026,700. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Mar 7, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 22 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 sales in total.
Are 1965 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 1965 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 1965 Shelby Cobra 289?
DriveIndex lists 1 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 for sale, priced from $1,150,000 to $1,150,000 (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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