1970 Ford Boss 429 Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Ford Boss 429 has a current market value of $417,762 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 97 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 1999 between $209,000 and $302,500. Based on US sales through Sep 12, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 20.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 97 verified auction sales for the 1970 Ford Boss 429, latest sale Sep 12, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1970 Ford Boss 429 sold for $429,000 in 2026, against $231,000 in 2008. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $429,000 | 5 |
| 2025 | $356,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $286,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $245,357 | 6 |
| 2021 | $258,500 | 7 |
| 2020 | $231,000 | 7 |
| 2019 | $192,500 | 3 |
| 2018 | $288,750 | 4 |
| 2017 | $324,500 | 3 |
| 2016 | $269,500 | 11 |
| 2015 | $440,000 | 3 |
| 2013 | $209,000 | 5 |
| 2012 | $217,250 | 6 |
| 2010 | $176,000 | 5 |
| 2009 | $154,000 | 3 |
| 2008 | $231,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1970 Ford Boss 429 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | $429,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $360,000 | 30,000 mi | Manual |
| May 27, 2026 | $410,000 | 28,000 mi | Manual |
| May 15, 2026 | $660,000 | 4,899 mi | Manual |
| Jan 24, 2026 | $440,000 | — | Manual |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $361,000 | 49,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $252,000 | 30,809 mi | — |
| May 16, 2025 | $627,000 | 52,388 mi | Manual |
| Apr 5, 2025 | $275,000 | 455 mi | — |
| Jan 25, 2025 | $467,500 | — | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2025 | $352,000 | 25,976 mi | — |
| May 18, 2024 | $225,500 | 27,717 mi | Manual |
| Mar 9, 2024 | $363,000 | 427 mi | Manual |
| Jan 27, 2024 | $286,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 27, 2024 | $462,000 | — | Manual |
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1970 Ford Boss 429: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1970 Ford Boss 429 worth?
A 1970 Ford Boss 429 is worth approximately $417,762 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 97 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 12, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $209,000 and $302,500; the full verified range is $47,520 to $660,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1970 Ford Boss 429 cost new?
The 1970 Ford Boss 429 carried an original MSRP of $4,932. Verified examples now trade around $417,762.
How much has the 1970 Ford Boss 429 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1970 Ford Boss 429 is worth about 8370% more than its original MSRP of $4,932, with verified examples now trading around $417,762. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1970 Ford Boss 429 sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 97 1970 Ford Boss 429 sales in total.
Are 1970 Ford Boss 429 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1970 Ford Boss 429 sale price is up 20.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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