Why 2013 Shelby GT500 Will Go Up In Price and Value, Scotty Kilmer

I can’t see the 2013 or 14 Shelby GT500 going down anymore. It’s the last real Shelby influenced by Carol although minor. I think the 6 speed will be the driving factor more than anything else. The car is stupid fast with incredible torque that is ending the life of many of these cars. Purely explosive and I have lost control more times then I like and I’ve had a few performance driving classes. How many cars go sideways when you hit it at 60 mph in 2nd gear. Explosive cars.

Well I disagree with a lot that this guy says. He has some valid points, but there are other issues that he didn't go into that greatly affect the ability for a car to appreciate over time. I like the Honda S2000. They are a truly fun convertible sports car, and you can find one in good condition with under 75K miles (low for a Honda) for around $15K, which I think is a bargain. But most all cars are relatively poor investments. Most cars are transportation, and they naturally give value for use, and depreciate over time in the process. Some are more fun than others, and can still depreciate slowly. The older NSX has gone up in value from the recession days, but because they are reasonably reliable cars, over time there are simply more and more higher mileage examples out there, and the downside of owning a car that was expensive to buy (and rare to boot) is trying to get affordable parts and service now, decades after the car was discontinued. The prices of 70s-80s Porsches and Ferraris has shot up dramatically over the last five years, even more than many of the cars mentioned here. But for me I wouldn't buy them because the newer, improved versions of the same car can be had for the same price or less. With regard to the Shelby's future value, my mind always goes to the 2007 Shelby GT, which was basically a Mustang GT plus 10HP, stickers and Shelby trim. And it was the big buzz when new that these Shelby GTs were going to skyrocket in value over time. And collectors were paying $65K-$85K for them new, when a Mustang GT cost less than half that. And now 12 years later, when collectors would have believed that they would be worth $100K, you can find a low mileage example of a Shelby GT for $13K-$16K. Again, the biggest reason is that the newer models were simply better cars. For the '13-'14 Shelby GT500, it was the pinnacle of power in a stock Mustang, and because the new 760HP GT500 is about to come out, there is a renewed buzz about the last model. But I think that Ford is going to keep improving the Mustang, and only die hard Shelby loyalists are going to cling to the '13-'14 GT500 models. They did have a boatload of horsepower, but with so much weight on the front wheels, they are not the best handling cars out there, especially considering that if you press too hard on the go pedal the rear tires are just going to spin. That looks good for showing of to teens, but it is not good for actually going fast. And to actually take off quickly in an older GT500 you are going to need drag radials just to hook up. Which brings me to the other issue with these iconic beasts. Not everyone who abuses their performance cars wraps them around a telephone pole. Many of them have been abused over time but still look good on the outside. And again with rarer cars, repair parts can be expensive. I had a friend who sold his old, unrestored 911E which he recently for $93K! If it were my money I would much rather spend that cash on a 2013 911 Turbo, which offers a completely different league of performance compared to the early 911s. For these "collectors cars" shown I would rather spend $40K on a '15 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider than a mint Honda S2000, and I'd rather spend $100K on a Ferrari F430 Spider, than a 1996 NSX Targa. For drivability, I wouldn't be using any of these special cars as a commuter car on bad roads in the rain anyway. And lastly, I would rather buy a 2013 SRT Viper GTS than pay $70K for a '13-'14 Shelby GT500. The SRT offers comparable street performance in a straight line, but the Viper also handles corners and stops amazingly well. Plus Vipers and Ferraris are not going to be mistaken for any cheaper models, and they are even rarer than the Shelby is. Even if I were a die hard Shelby fan, I would rather spend $65K on a 2018 Shelby GT350 than for a '13-'14 GT500. The newer models of these "collectors cars" will simply either walk (or RUN) away from their older counterparts in most every comparative way. It's not saying that the older models are not special, or fun. They are. It's just that cars are an unreliable "investment", and if you love performance cars, sometimes the better value is the one offering better actual performance.

I hope it don't go up in value because my wife said it will be sold if it hits 78k I don't drive it because it try's to kill me everytime I drive it. less than 3500 miles it looks good in the garage owed many Shelbys first one I bought new please please please stay in the 50k range

A friend just bought a new 2021 Mach1 and it is an incredible car. I have a 2014 Shelby GT500 I purchased new in April of 2013, and I wouldn't trade it for any of the new lot, and that includes the 2021 GT500's. I didn't purchase this car as an investment, I purchased it because I truly fell in love with the 2013/14 Shelby GT500's, period.
The 5.8L (355 cu. in.) Trinity D.O.H.C. is absolutely a monster to begin with and has responded so well to minor tweaking. I did a few things, strapped it to a chassis dyno, and got 722 H.P. at the rear wheels, and on the ground...
When someone wants to engage, I usually do it from a roll, this way I don't have to worry about too much spinning. Mine is Grabber Blue with black accent striping and black Shelby wheels. People on these sites can badmouth the 2013/14 GT500, but I'll stand with my 24,000-mile beauty!

I always thought that the '13-'14 GT500 was a sweet spot for the super powered Shelby Mustangs, and the Grabber Blue is a great color! Enjoy!

We bought our 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 in Aug 2013, new. We went to our local dealer and were looking for a black colored one, racaro seats, etc. Hard to believe this car had been sitting on the car lot for 1 yr. just waiting for us to get get it. Amazing no one snapped it up. It has about 6700 mi. on it now and drive it only for pleasure as we are retired. Back in the day we owned a 1968 Pontiac GTO we bought new in 1968. Unfortunately it was stolen and trashed in 2007. We got looks when we had the Goat but nothing like we get w/ our GT500. Love this car and power, wow.

I own a 2013 gt 500 deep impact blue with performance package. In my opinion they will definitely going to rocket in value. The car broke records for the most powerful production v8. I think also the first stock production mustang to break 200mph. For me its the last true Shelby as it was his last car that he had his hand on.Also it was back in 1973 we saw the last big 5.8l used in a of the factory floor mustang , 40years later and 662 hp comes our gt500. will never see a motor of that size again in a mustang.New gt500 only makes 180mph with over 100hp more. Making the 2013 still the highest top speed.Put all this together a blind man could see these cars are really going up in value. Sure you could buy a Ferrari or porsche but I like the fact my parts are cheap and can service the car my self can't say the same for the European super cars can you.

The 2013 -14 Shelby Gt 500 is one of the greatest American muscle cars ever made. These cars are street monsters, with great looks and power to spare. The price on these cars will soar! These are the last of the real Shelby's! I enjoy my 2014 Shelby more each time I drive it. As Mr. Shelby said{ no such thing as too much horsepower just not enough traction] My opinion is if you can get one of these cars buy and enjoy it.

This is my second opinion on the subject. The car I own now has 25000 miles on it. Mine was purchased in April 2013 but is titled as a 2014. I didn't buy it as an investment, I bought it because it is a monster and still puts a smile on my face everytime I get behind the wheel.
These cars have a 6-Speed Manual and a straight rear axle. They accelerate like a Big Cat chasing after an Antelope for dinner. Does it handle in the corners like a Porsche 911? Heck No... Do I care? Heck No... I am now 67 years old, and I still get the biggest grin driving this wonderful automobile.
So all of you naysayers out there, just leave us alone because we love our Shelbys!

This is my second opinion on the subject. The car I own now has 25000 miles on it. Mine was purchased in April 2013 but is titled as a 2014. I didn't buy it as an investment, I bought it because it is a monster and still puts a smile on my face everytime I get behind the wheel.
These cars have a 6-Speed Manual and a straight rear axle. They accelerate like a Big Cat chasing after an Antelope for dinner. Does it handle in the corners like a Porsche 911? Heck No... Do I care? Heck No... I am now 67 years old, and I still get the biggest grin driving this wonderful automobile.
So all of you naysayers out there, just leave us alone because we love our Shelbys!

Sorry but I'll take a 07 09 gt500 any day, it feels more raw, more unpredictable, less refined and actually looks like a old school car with this round lights. Plus it's the one that brought it back, the one with the hype, the one Shelby actually had a input on though minimal, the one he drove. Horse power always increase, historical significance however doesn't.