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Shelby Cobra 427: market value and price history

Shelby Cobra 427 Market Value & Price History

The Shelby Cobra 427 has a market value of $1,365,000 to $1,794,000 depending on year and condition, based on 42 verified auction sales (data through Oct 14, 2026) across 2 model years (1965–1966). Individual examples have sold from $66,000 to $3,300,000, with 4 sold in the past 12 months. 3 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$1,365,000 to $1,794,000
Median Sale
$962,500
Auction Sales
42
Model Years
2
For Sale
3
Last checked Nov 13, 2026
42 auction results →3 for sale →

Shelby Cobra 427 Value by Year

1966 Shelby Cobra 427
34 auction sales · 1 for sale
$1,365,000
1965 Shelby Cobra 427
8 auction sales · 2 for sale
$1,794,000No comparable sale since Jan 2026

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Recent Shelby Cobra 427 Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Aug 15, 20261966$1,980,0008,548 mi
Mar 6, 20261966$1,402,00025,025 mi
Feb 5, 202619661,062,500 EUR—
Jan 16, 20261965$3,300,00040,514 mi
Aug 15, 20241966$995,000—
Mar 4, 20221966$1,050,000—
Aug 13, 20211966$995,0002,000 mi
Aug 13, 20211966$1,050,0003,250 mi
Mar 20, 20211965$320,000—
Aug 16, 20191965$1,380,000—
Mar 8, 20191965$212,800—
Feb 6, 20191966775,625 EUR—

Shelby Cobra 427: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Shelby Cobra 427 worth?

Shelby Cobra 427 market values range from $1,365,000 to $1,794,000 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $66,000 to $3,300,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Shelby Cobra 427 year is best?

DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Shelby Cobra 427 year (1965–1966), 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 427 sell per year?

4 Shelby Cobra 427 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 42 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Shelby Cobra 427?

DriveIndex lists 3 Shelby Cobra 427 for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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