1965 Shelby Cobra
1965 Shelby Cobra sold for a median of $288,750 over the last 12 months, based on 10 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $163,625 and $813,625. 257 currently for sale.
The 1965 Cobra records 28 auction sales over three years, more than any nearby year shown, and 258 are listed for sale now. Its median sale of $180,500 falls within a middle range of $153,000 to $398,750, and it sells below the 1964, whose median is $883,055. Against the 1966, the 1965 sells below that year's $1,691,250.
Among 1965 versions, the Cobra 427 accounts for the most sales at 12, with a median of $293,800 and a middle range of $175,400 to $365,750. The Cobra 289 records 6 sales and a median of $556,250, within a range of $120,000 to $966,250. The 427's median sits below the 289's, and 55 of the 427 and 31 of the 289 are listed for sale now.
1965 Shelby Cobra against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | $187k | – | 1 | 18 |
| 1963 | $894k | $656k–$1.1M | 4 | 6 |
| 1964 | $883k | $743k–$1.1M | 15 | 13 |
| 1965 | $181k | $153k–$399k | 28 | 258 |
| 1966 | $1.7M | $1.3M–$2.1M | 10 | 31 |
| 1967 | $1.2M | – | 3 | 27 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1965 Shelby Cobra by version
Recent 1965 Shelby Cobra auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Sep 26, 2026, Mecum | $154,000 | 10,512 | Mecum |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster Jun 6, 2026, Mecum | $247,500 | 5,302 | Mecum |
| May 15, 2026 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series 50th Anniversary May 15, 2026, Mecum | $352,000 | 579 | Mecum |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 1965 Shelby American CSX6000 Apr 20, 2026, Hagerty | $150,000 | 200 | Hagerty |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster Apr 11, 2026, Mecum | $159,500 | 1,151 | Mecum |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster Mar 21, 2026, Mecum | $330,000 | 5,858 | Mecum |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Mar 6, 2026, Gooding & Co | $967,500 | – | Gooding & Co |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX 6000 Roadster Jan 25, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $176,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster Jan 16, 2026, Mecum | $3,300,000 | 40,514 | Mecum |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Dragonsnake Jan 16, 2026, Mecum | $1,298,000 | 7,560 | Mecum |
| May 16, 2025 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster May 16, 2025, Mecum | $990,000 | 218 | Mecum |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX 4000 Roadster Jan 24, 2025, Barrett-Jackson | $117,700 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX 7000 FIA 289 Roadster Jan 24, 2025, Barrett-Jackson | $94,600 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster Aug 17, 2024, Mecum | $132,000 | 1,958 | Mecum |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX4000 Series Roadster Aug 16, 2024, Mecum | $396,000 | 999 | Mecum |
Listings
735 1965 Shelby Cobra vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 257 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1965 Shelby Cobra cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1965 Shelby Cobra sold for a median of $288,750 across 10 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $163,625 and $813,625. There are 257 currently for sale.
How many 1965 Shelby Cobra listings are for sale right now?
There are 257 1965 Shelby Cobra listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.