Best Shelby GT500 Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Shelby GT500 Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 167 verified sales, the 1968 is the most affordable at $129,973 and trades most often (134 verified sales). The 1969 has held its value best, now worth 41 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 5, 2026. Methodology
Shelby GT500 Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 GT500 Convertible | $178,750 | 36× | 10 | — |
| 1969 GT500 Convertible | $194,935 | 41× | 23 | — |
| 1968 GT500 Convertible | $129,973 | 28× | 134 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market 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 GT500 Convertible year is appreciating?
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Best Shelby GT500 Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Shelby GT500 Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Shelby GT500 Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 167 verified sales, the 1968 is the most affordable at $129,973 and trades most often (134 verified sales). The 1969 has held its value best, now worth 41 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Shelby GT500 Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $129,973. The most valuable is the 1969, at $194,935.
Which Shelby GT500 Convertible year holds its value best?
The 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible is now worth 41 times its original MSRP of $4,709, 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 GT500 Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Shelby GT500 Convertible is worth from $129,973 to $194,935 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 GT500 Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.