Best Shelby GT500 Year to Buy
There is no single best Shelby GT500 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 275 verified sales, the 2012 is the most affordable at $51,920. The 1967 trades most often (148 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 74 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Aug 14, 2026. Methodology
Shelby GT500 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 GT500 | $51,920 | 106% | 34 | — |
| 1970 GT500 | $112,640 | 24× | 28 | — |
| 1969 GT500 | $90,309 | 19× | 65 | 1 |
| 1967 GT500 | $312,391 | 74× | 148 | 3 |
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 GT500 year is appreciating right now?
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Best Shelby GT500 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Shelby GT500 year to buy?
There is no single best Shelby GT500 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 275 verified sales, the 2012 is the most affordable at $51,920. The 1967 trades most often (148 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 74 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 GT500 year is the cheapest?
The 2012 Shelby GT500 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $51,920. The most valuable is the 1967, at $312,391.
Which Shelby GT500 year holds its value best?
The 1967 Shelby GT500 is now worth 74 times its original MSRP of $4,195, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Shelby GT500 is worth from $51,920 to $312,391 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 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.