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1965 Backdraft Shelby Cobra Replica RT4 Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 14, 2026.

$121,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $110,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Ford Cobra (Shelby, AC)
Generation
Cobra continuation and replica
Version
Cobra replica
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
CT40011
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 86 comparable sales, 77% over its top.

Middle half of sales$38,625 to $62,250
Median$47,000
Sales behind it86Likely

From 86 sales of the Ford Cobra (Shelby, AC) Cobra replica (Cobra continuation and replica) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $38,625 and $62,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1965 Ford Shelby Cobra Replica RoadsterMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$50,000
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica RoadsterMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$50,000
1965 Factory Five Shelby Cobra ReplicaMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$41,000
1965 Factory Five Shelby Cobra Replica RoadsterMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$37,000
1965 Factory Five Shelby Cobra Replica Mk5 RoadsterMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$40,000
1965 Factory Five Shelby Cobra Replica RoadsterMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$36,000
1965 Backdraft Shelby Cobra ReplicaMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$115,000
1965 Backdraft Shelby Cobra Replica RoadsterMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$75,000