# Ford Cobra (Original) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Ford Cobra (Original).

### Overview
- **Make:** Ford
- **Model:** Cobra
- **Generation:** Mk I
- **Production Years:** 1962–1967
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra/mk-i
- **Data as of:** October 16, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-16T22:14:28.320Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 3 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 13 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $1,025,000 – $1,025,000

## Active Live Auctions
- **1964 Shelby 289 Cobra** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1964-shelby-289-cobra-0aec058e)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1964 Shelby 289 Cobra** (1964) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1964-shelby-289-cobra-0aec058e)
- **1963 Shelby 260 Cobra** (1963) | Asking: $925,000 | 42,949 mi | Transmission N/A | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Belgium | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1963-shelby-260-cobra-b7e4ae5d)
- **1965 Shelby Cobra** (1965) | Asking: $1,025,000 | 32,932 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Greenwich CT | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1965-shelby-cobra-bc952f65)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 14 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 289 | Manual | 33,000 mi | $791,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 427 | Manual | 21,000 mi | $1,509,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 427 · Restomod | Manual | 8,548 mi | $1,980,000 | Mecum |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 289 | Manual | 2,057 mi | $1,072,500 | Mecum |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 427 | Manual | 12,115 mi | $1,842,500 | Mecum |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | 6 | $880,000 |
| 427 | 6 | $1,524,500 |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 13 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 18 since 2022

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Ford Cobra (Original)?

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: Cobra 289 $880,000; Cobra 427 $1,524,500. The one verified live listing is asking $1,025,000.

### How many Ford Cobra (Original) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 16, 2026, there are 3 verified Ford Cobra (Original) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Ford Cobra (Original) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 13 sales of the Ford Cobra (Original) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do Ford Cobra (Original) cars sell?

Of the 13 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 6 on Mecum, 3 on Gooding Christie's, 2 on Bring a Trailer, 1 on Broad Arrow Auctions and 1 on RM Sotheby's.

### Where does GarageScout's Ford Cobra (Original) market data come from?

GarageScout's Ford Cobra (Original) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Mecum, Gooding Christie's, Broad Arrow Auctions, RM Sotheby's, Bring a Trailer, 1 other site and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [Continuation](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra/continuation), [Replica](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra/replica)
- **Mk I variants:** [Cobra 289](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra/mk-i/cobra-289), [Cobra 427](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra/mk-i/cobra-427), [Cobra 427 S/C](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra/mk-i/cobra-427-s-c)
- **Model:** [All Ford Cobra markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/cobra)
- **Make:** [All Ford markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*