Best Shelby GT350 Year to Buy
There is no single best Shelby GT350 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 209 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $107,748 and trades most often (80 verified sales). The 1965 has held its value best, now worth 76 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 17, 2026. Methodology
Shelby GT350 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 GT350 | $107,748 | 24× | 80 | — |
| 1967 GT350 | $158,727 | 35× | 24 | — |
| 1966 GT350 | $152,000 | 33× | 70 | — |
| 1965 GT350 | $344,000 | 76× | 35 | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which GT350 year is appreciating right now?
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Best Shelby GT350 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Shelby GT350 year to buy?
There is no single best Shelby GT350 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 209 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $107,748 and trades most often (80 verified sales). The 1965 has held its value best, now worth 76 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Shelby GT350 year is the cheapest?
The 1969 Shelby GT350 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $107,748. The most valuable is the 1965, at $344,000.
Which Shelby GT350 year holds its value best?
The 1965 Shelby GT350 is now worth 76 times its original MSRP of $4,547, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Shelby GT350 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Shelby GT350 is worth from $107,748 to $344,000 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Shelby GT350 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.